Pathology Lab Scientist — Clinical Diagnostics Expert

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report test analyses under minimal supervision in the pathology laboratory. Duties include specimen processing, test performance and maintaining results in accordance with regulatory standards.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory science or related field, eligibility for ASCP/ASCPi/AMT exam, and certification as MLS/MT within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision is responsible for independently performing and reporting all test analyses according to physician orders in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, FDA, CAP, AABB, OSHA, CUA, and JCAHO regulations to facilitate optimum quality patient care.
• Tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and include specimen processing, test performance and maintaining of test results.
• Some procedures are complex and require professional judgment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

Job description

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report test analyses under minimal supervision in the pathology laboratory. Duties include specimen processing, test performance and maintaining results in accordance with regulatory standards.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory science or related field, eligibility for ASCP/ASCPi/AMT exam, and certification as MLS/MT within 18 months of hire.