Tower Health·Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for obtaining or receiving specimens, performing standardized clinical laboratory tests, understanding method principles, and executing quality control and preventive maintenance. This role requires accurately interpreting results within critical limits and independently organizing work to meet deadlines while validating all obtained data.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist need for Part Time Position..
Part Time Position, 24hr. per week.
Hours are 2:30pm-11:00pm with every third weekend and holiday rotation required.
The Medical Lab 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.
Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more! #PHX
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania.
Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St.
Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University).
Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.
Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or another field plus completion of a Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program, or MT-HEW certification in lieu of a degree. Eligibility for ASCP or CAP accreditation is required, along with maintaining all necessary competencies and training.
Market context
Pennsylvania employers typically seek medical lab scientists for hospitals, reference labs, and health systems that need reliable testing support across routine and specialized diagnostics. This role is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a completed lab program or MT-HEW certification, plus ASCP or AMT certification eligibility and some experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare openings, then confirm your certification path and highlight any hands-on lab experience in your application.
