Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology Weekend Incentive
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
- 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.
Training and Experience
- Preferred: MLS(ASCP), MT (ASCP), MLT (ASCP), MT(HEW) or eligible.
Benefits
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.
About the Role
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?
Qualifications
Preferred: MLS(ASCP), MT (ASCP), MLT (ASCP), MT(HEW) or eligible.
Skills
Instrumentation experience preferred.
Benefits
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.
Pay
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Schedule
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