Medical Technologist I

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health's Wilkes-Barre General Hospital seeks a laboratory professional to perform routine and specialized tests on blood and body fluid specimens. The role ensures accurate results through strict quality control and instrument checks, with minor repairs as needed.

Required are a Bachelor's or an Associate degree in laboratory science, and CLIA'88 grandfathering awareness. The position supports supervision, teaching, and ongoing equipment maintenance within a full-time day shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Or an associate degree in laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• Grandfathered CLIA'88 eligibility criteria accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens.
• Perform instrument function checks and preventive maintenance procedures according to department's policies and procedures.
• Perform minor instrument repair as necessary.
• Assist the Section Supervisor in resolving equipment problems, oversee teaching and evaluation of students and new employees.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Precision

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Color discrimination

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science

Associate degree in laboratory science

CLIA grandfather requirements awareness

Job description

JOB LOCATION –

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

JOB SHIFT –

Full Time Days

POSITION PURPOSE

Perform routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. Insures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program. Perform instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures according to department's policies and procedures. Perform minor instrument repair as necessary.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications for this position include the following educational and experience requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or meet grandfather requirements under CLIA'88 personnel requirements.

Experience / Specialized Skills / Aptitudes

One (1) to two (2) years preferred. Precision and accuracy to perform Laboratory procedures. Keen judgment to evaluate information against measurable criteria in the performance of tests. Visual acuity to read instructions and examine specimens. Form perception and color discrimination to identify cells and micro-organisms. Manual dexterity to operate equipment. Assist the Section Supervisor in resolving equipment problems, oversees the teaching and evaluation of students and new employees and has expertise with specific Laboratory procedures or Laboratory instrumentation.