General Lab, Medical Technician/Technologist, First Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Position & Client Overview:

The world's largest environmental laboratory is seeking a medical technologist and/or technician for their high-volume general laboratory's bio-pharma division working on human clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a high-volume environment.

This rural location in Pennsylvania offers great opportunities for outdoorsmen and the perfect environment in which to raise a family.

This position will be on the first shift working Monday through Friday with alternating Saturday rotations. Hours will be 9 am to 5:30 pm. A very generous compensation and benefits package is being offered.

Hourly Rate: $28-38

This opening will go quickly!

Job Summary:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment, and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• MT/MLS: Bachelor's degree in science and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• MLT: Associates degree in science and MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• New grads are welcome to apply

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND