Information Specialist Medical Laboratory

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center Muncy (GMCM)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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:

Responsible for performing tasks related to project completion including analysis, training, testing, documentation, problem resolution and implementation for laboratory information systems as a subject matter expert in assigned laboratory area. Provides input and assists in developing project plans.

• Assists with the development and maintenance of all laboratory information system.
• Performs file maintenance and updates software as requested.
• Verifies that all data has been entered correctly.
• Provides Laboratory Information System, Laboratory Information Technology, and assigned laboratory area with support as appropriate.
• Assists in the testing and verification of software provided in periodic software releases for assigned lab area.
• Assists in the testing of any software changes prior to those changes being installed in the production area for assigned laboratory area.
• Aids in the verification of reports as to completeness and accuracy before releasing into the production area for assigned laboratory area.
• Assists in the development of ad hoc reports and dashboards as required; meets the requestors needs in a timely manner.
• Assisting in the monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting of instrument interfaces for assigned laboratory area.
• Performs frontline troubleshooting of peripheral devices and all applications for assigned laboratory area.
• Aids in the diagnosis and prevention of errors and notifies the appropriate individuals.
• Assists in the development of Laboratory Information System policies and procedures for intra-departmental functions.
• Supports the process of change control maintaining required documentation and assuring communication with lab and non-lab users of the Laboratory Information System and associated systems.
• Participates in computer orientation, training and in-service programs for all levels of laboratory personnel.
• Provides similar services for other users as required.
• Participates in operational development assuring trouble-free interfacing between the Laboratory Information System and other hospital and clinical information systems.
• Responsible for submission and leading of technical change requests for assigned laboratory area.

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:

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 

•  HYBRID - Work from home- can be on site at GMC, GWV, GCMC. GLH. GSACH., GBH, GMCM and GJSH

• Hours: Day shift, depending on location for bench, typically 8a-430p for IT work but this is flexible

•  Travel Less than 25%

• Will need to work bench at primary location and travel to other hospitals for various projects ad hoc

• Position spends 50% of time in a hospital laboratory.  This may include night/weekend/holiday rotation depending on need.  Experience in Epic Beaker and Geisinger Chemistry workflows and instrumentation preferred

• Weekends are variable based on schedule for bench work, limited on call/evenings/weekends based on projects. Will be discussed at interview

• Unique opportunity, flexible work hours for IT work

• Full time

  Days

• 4 years of experience

Benefit Highlights:

• 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:

Associate's Degree-Medical Laboratory Technician (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 8 years-Laboratory (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Laboratory Services, Laboratory Supply And Inventory 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.

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.