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Commonwealth Health

Medical Technologist I

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 6 weeks ago
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/25/2026

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A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.

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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
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.