Job Description
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
Certification:
Experience
Required Skills
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
Certification:
- MLS/MT ASCP certification preferred, MLS/MT ASCP certification eligibilty required
Experience
- Blood Bank experience preferred, Core Lab experience preferred
Required Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Multitasking
About Tower Health
Providing high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve in eastern Pennsylvania, Tower Health includes seven hospitals that ensure advanced medicine, a wide array of essential services, and a compassionate, collaborative approach to patient-centered care. Across our system, you’ll find many opportunities to build an outstanding career. We invite you to explore our facilities and choose the path that’s right for you.