Medical Technologist Jobs in Pennsylvania
Medical Technologist jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in demand, concentrated in hospital laboratory services, academic medical centers, and large regional health networks, with openings at every level from new graduates through senior and lead positions. The heaviest hiring is in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown, where employers such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Lehigh Valley Health Network maintain large clinical laboratory operations. Blood banking, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics are among the most sought-after specialties across Pennsylvania's health systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :
$10,000 sign on bonus available
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job independently performs routine and highly complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens in one or more sections of the laboratory.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs a variety of routine and complex procedures using established criteria to provide quality clinical information. Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and linearity for test methods. (40%)
- Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (30%)
- Provides oversight and mentors ALT, MLT, phlebotomist, students, and new employees in laboratory testing following system policies and procedures, as well as any applicable State regulations, to ensure accuracy and quality (20%)
- Serves as a consultant to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, other health care providers, as needed. Participates in continuing education to ensure growth and development of the laboratory. (5%)
- May collect and process patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within the expected time frames. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program
- If located in Pennsylvania: MLS, MT, Categorical or Specialty ASCP Certification, required within 1 year of hire. Incumbents in role as of June 1, 2022 are exempt from this expectation. If located in New York: Clinical Laboratory Technologist r equired within 6 months of hire for new graduates.
Preferred
- 1 to 2 year's clinical laboratory experience
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Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Medical Technologist Job Market in Pennsylvania
A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Allegheny Health Network22

- Penn Medicine7

- Trinity Health6

- Commonwealth Health4

- Penn Highlands Healthcare4

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical technologist jobs across Pennsylvania.
- ASCP Board of Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) required or preferred
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a closely related biological science
- Proficiency with automated laboratory analyzers and laboratory information systems
- Experience performing testing across core disciplines including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by hospital laboratory operations
- Strong quality control knowledge and familiarity with CAP and CLIA regulatory standards
Medical Technologist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical technologist in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not issue a state license for medical technologists, so the primary credential recognized by Pennsylvania employers is the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) certification from the ASCP Board of Certification. Candidates typically complete a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a related biological field, finish an accredited clinical rotation, and then sit for the ASCP exam. Most Pennsylvania hospital systems treat ASCP certification as a hiring requirement or a condition of continued employment.
Which companies hire medical technologists in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring medical technologists in Pennsylvania right now include Allegheny Health Network, Penn Medicine, and Trinity Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's dense concentration of large academic health systems and regional hospital networks means consistent lab staffing demand throughout the state, not only in the largest metros.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most medical technologist jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Erie have the most medical technologist openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its concentration of major academic medical centers and health system flagship campuses, while Pittsburgh's demand is driven by UPMC's extensive regional network, and Allentown reflects the steady laboratory staffing needs of Lehigh Valley Health Network and surrounding community hospitals.
Are there remote medical technologist jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Medical technologists perform hands-on specimen testing in clinical laboratories, which is inherently on-site work. About 0% of medical technologist openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in laboratory management, remote anatomic pathology review, or informatics and data analysis roles rather than bench testing.
How can I get hired as a medical technologist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a new-graduate or generalist laboratory position at a Pennsylvania hospital system that runs structured onboarding for newly ASCP-certified candidates. UPMC and Penn Medicine both hire new MLS graduates into rotational laboratory roles that build cross-disciplinary bench experience. Moving laterally from a medical laboratory technician (MLT) position is another common route, as many Pennsylvania employers promote MLTs who complete their bachelor's and earn ASCP MLS certification. Holding an active ASCP credential before applying gives candidates a clear edge over those who are still exam-eligible.
Where can I find and apply to medical technologist jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to medical technologist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across hospital systems, reference laboratories, and outpatient facilities. Find a role that fits and apply directly.
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