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Medical Lab Scientist MLS - Generalist
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Scientist specializes in collecting and analyzing body fluids using complex chemical and microscopic tests. Workplaces include clinical laboratories at hospitals, references labs, biotech labs and non-clinical industrial labs.
$67,378 / year median in Pennsylvania
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary The Medical Lab Scientist:
Obtains or receives specimens. Performs clinical laboratory tests by standardized procedures. Understands method principles. Performs quality control and preventive maintenance. Interprets results accurately, acceptably and within critical limits. Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines. Validates all data obtained.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 more! #READ Qualifications Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science- OR•Bachelor's 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 Experience Clinical Laboratory Science Experience Required Blood Bank Experience Preferred Certification and Licensure ASCP or AMT eligible Required Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Excellent Communications Skills Multitasking
WHY READING
HOSPITAL'sLABORATORY?
Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment. The lab offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests (including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services and Urinalysis), 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests, and 404,139 combined inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws. The department consists of over 200 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants). Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour 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.Qualifications:
Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science- OR•Bachelor's 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 Experience Clinical Laboratory Science Experience Required Blood Bank Experience Preferred Certification and Licensure ASCP or AMT eligible Required Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Excellent Communications Skills Multitasking