Microbiology Medical Lab Scientist — Impactful Diagnostics

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform and report test analyses under minimal supervision, following physician orders and adhering to laboratory policies to ensure accurate patient results.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in a lab science, eligibility for ASCP/ASCPi/AMT board certification, and certification within 18 months of hire; one year of clinical lab experience preferred. Commitment to quality patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and report all test analyses according to physician orders.
• Maintain and report results in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy for patient care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

Must show proof of eligibility for the ASCP, ASCPi, AMT or equivalent board certification exam, upon hire.

Must be Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certified within 18 months of hire.

Job description

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform and report test analyses under minimal supervision, following physician orders and adhering to laboratory policies to ensure accurate patient results.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in a lab science, eligibility for ASCP/ASCPi/AMT board certification, and certification within 18 months of hire; one year of clinical lab experience preferred. Commitment to quality patient care is essential.