Medical Techno I

Tower Health; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A regional healthcare system is seeking a medical technologist in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. This role involves performing clinical laboratory assays, evaluating test results, and troubleshooting equipment issues. The position requires a bachelor's in clinical laboratory science or equivalent and has an evening shift schedule, working four days with weekends and holiday rotations. Benefits include generous time off and tuition assistance. Join a system committed to community health and academic medicine, offering diverse healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science or equivalent.
• Completion of a Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program if not having a degree.
• Maintains competencies and trainings as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory assays and evaluates validity of results.
• Troubleshoots equipment and testing problems.
• Reports results accurately to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Computer Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The medical technologist performs a wide range of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory assays, evaluates validity of results obtained, troubleshoots equipment and/or testing problems, performs and reviews quality control and preventive maintenance, accurately reports results and performs other duties as assigned. The nature of the work may vary depending upon the workload and the assigned duties. Performs established tests and procedures under the supervision of supervisor and interprets and reports test results as accurately as possible to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment. Medical Technologists may perform duties in one the following areas: Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, RIA/Serology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Microbiology. Perform lists and studies for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Work Schedule

Evening Shift. This Position is 4 days per week, with every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and mor

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science? OR? Bachelors in some other field of study AND completion of a Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program? OR? MT-HEW certification will be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Multitasking

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.