Medical Lab Technician at Tower Health in West Reading, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Overview



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 2021, the lab performed 4.2 million tests (including 72,892 Anatomical Pathology tests, 189,392 SARS-COV2 tests, and 157,315 inpatient phlebotomy draws). The department consists of over 190 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants).



Responsibilities



A Medical Laboratory Technician obtains or receives specimens, performs clinical laboratory tests by standardized procedures, performs quality control,performs preventive maintenance, and interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits. The MLT works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines, and validates all data obtained.



Qualifications



EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS


2 year/Associate Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Associate's Degree


CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS


ASCP Certification (Strongly Preferred)


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