Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology

Penn Medicine • West Chester, PA • 8h ago

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

A Medical Laboratory Scientist performs laboratory tests and analyses on patient samples to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct Laboratory Tests : Perform a variety of tests on patient specimens, including blood, urine, and tissue samples, using both manual and automated techniques.

Analyze and Interpret Results : Analyze test results, interpret findings, and prepare reports for healthcare providers, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Operate Laboratory Equipment: Use and maintain laboratory instruments such as microscopes, centrifuges, and analyzers, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.

Quality Control : Conduct quality control and assurance procedures to verify the accuracy and reliability of test results, documenting any discrepancies according to laboratory protocols.

Specimen Management: Collect, prepare, and handle patient samples, ensuring proper labeling, processing, and storage to maintain specimen integrity.

Compliance and Safety : Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and regulations, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Education Training and Experience

BS degree with MLS or MT required. Certifications, education, and/or experience must meet CLIA requirements for moderate and high complexity testing. Instrumentation experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification Preferred

MLS(ASCP), MT (ASCP), MLT (ASCP), MT(HEW) or eligible.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

REQNUMBER: 306020

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