Medical Lab Scientist - $10k Bonus! at Tower Health in West Reading, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Overview




*For a limited time, Reading Hospital is offering experienced Medical Lab Scientists a $10k Bonus (must have minimum 12 months clinical laboratory science experience)*



Must maintain FTE of 0.6 or higher in a Bonus eligible department.


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



The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for obtaining or receiving specimens, performing clinical laboratory tests by standardized procedures, understanding method principles, performing quality control, performing preventive maintenance, and interpreting results accurately, acceptably and within critical limits. The MLS works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and validates all data obtained.



Qualifications




Education Requirements

• 4 year/Bachelor's Degree

• No experience

• ASCP eligible

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation


• Excellent Communications Skills


• Multitasking