Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state-of-the-art laboratories.  Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.

Job Duties:

Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources. Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area 

• Maintains an expected level of productivity. 
• Manages multiple work processes efficiently. 
• Completes tasks in a timely manner. 
• Handles specimens properly. 
• Confirms identification and specimen suitability. 
• Uses appropriate accessioning procedures. 
• Recognizes discrepancies on patient orders. 
• Resolves and reports problems and solutions as appropriate. 
• Performs and records instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control. 
• Replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols. 
• Follows established reporting procedures, computerized, verbal, and manual as appropriate. 
• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed for job functionality. 
• Assists in the training and orientation of new employees. 
• Participates in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field. 
• Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required. 

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. 

Position Details:

Education Qualification and Details   

Medical Laboratory Scientist:  

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR;  
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification OR;  
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory  
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 OR

Medical Laboratory Technician:  

• Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)  

 
Benefit Highlights:

Support for your well-being: Geisinger’s Center for Well-being offers resources, education and support to help you thrive both at work and in life. 

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution 
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more 
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance 

Education:

Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Medical Technology (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Skills:

Communication, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Results Reporting, Laboratory Services, Military experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist 71E, Medical Laboratory Specialist 68K, Medical Laboratory Specialist 92B, Medical Laboratory Technician Advanced HM-8506, Air Force Medical Laboratory Specialist (4T0X1)/ Biomedical Laboratory Officer (43TX), or other similar specialty will be considered., Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Time Management

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.