What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Clinical Lab Scientist - Micro position at Tower Health?
The Sr. Clinical Lab Scientist will be responsible for the following:
- Performing and interpreting routine clinical laboratory tests according to established policies and procedures.
- Organizes work flow efficiently.
- Ensures the accuracy, acceptability and confidentiality of test results.
- Assists the section supervisor in the organization and direction of day to day operations of his or her specific lab section.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science - OR - Bachelor's in some other field of study AND completion of a Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program - OR - combination of relevant education & experience considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- Micro Experience Preferred
Certification and Licensure
- ASCP eligible
Required Skills
- Collaborative Skills
- Delegation Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Strong Team Player
Overview
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.
WHY READING HOSPITAL?
- Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment.
- Offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams.
- In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests (including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services and Urinalysis), 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests, and 404,139 combined inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws.
- The department consists of over 200 medical laboratory professionals.
- Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants).
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