Medical Lab Scientist – Blood Bank – Penn State Health St. Joseph Regional Health Network – Reading, PA

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, CLIA, 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 the field of medical technology or related science required.


EXPERIENCE:

At least one year of clinical lab experience preferred.


LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

ASCP or equivalent certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist/ Medical Technologist. If certified after 2004, ASCP Certification Maintenance must be current.

Alternative for external candidates: Eligible to take the ASCP Board of Review exam for Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS (ASCP)CM.*


  • Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire in order to retain position.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities.


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