Tower Health·Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing clinical laboratory tests, maintaining quality control, and ensuring preventive maintenance of equipment. They must independently organize their workflow to meet deadlines while accurately interpreting and validating laboratory data.
Medical Laboratory Scientist needed for PRN NIGHT SHIFT for the lab at Phoenixville Hospital.
Hours are 10:30pm-7am with 1 weekend a month and 1 winter and 1 summer holiday required.
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.
Night Shift - Hours are 10:30pm-7am with 1 weekend a month and 1 winter and 1 summer holiday required. #PHX
Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science OR a Bachelors in some other field of study AND completion of a Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program, OR MT-HEW certification will be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree Experience Prefer 1 year of experience Certification and Licensure ASCP or AMT Eligible Required Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Excellent Communications Skills Multitasking
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.
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science or a related field with a completed laboratory program, or possess MT-HEW certification. At least one year of experience is preferred, along with ASCP or AMT certification eligibility.
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.
