Medical Laboratory Scientist Educator

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Performs clinical duties expected of a medical laboratory scientist in a high-complexity clinical laboratory and teaches medical laboratory science students in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards and guidelines. Aligns practice with our core values to maximize student and patient experiences. Time is split between clinical and educational roles.

Job Duties:

• Performs all duties and meets all job performance and competency expectations of the medical laboratory scientist position. 
• Coordinates with medical laboratory science education team to develop and deliver MLS educational experiences and materials in assigned content areas.
• Maintains student and patient confidentiality in recording and reporting results.
• Anticipates, troubleshoots, resolves, and reports problems as appropriate. 
• Engages in continuous quality improvement practices throughout areas of responsibility including continuing education.
• Participates in interdepartmental and interprofessional teamwork to optimize workflows and meet organizational goals
• Models, encourages, and engages in professional and service-oriented behaviors including scholarly activity.
• May serve on education program and departmental committees.
• May participate in recruitment events and other professional activities to facilitate the development and advancement of the clinical laboratory workforce. 

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:

Adjunct Teaching opportunity!!

Adjunct Candidates: In lieu of MLS (ASCP) certification and bachelor’s degree in medical technology or medical laboratory science, an associate's degree in medical technology or medical laboratory science and ASCP MLT and specialty certification plus 8 years of laboratory experience OR  MLT (ASCP) certification plus 5 years laboratory experience plus 3 years teaching experience will be considered as equivalency to MLS (ASCP).

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 

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) 

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Per diem

Days

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Education:

Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Master's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years-Laboratory (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certification Maintenance of Medical Laboratory Scientist [MLS(ASCP)CM] required within one year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Skills:

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.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.