Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

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 of 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.

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

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• GMC
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• Full time
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• Hours: 3pm-11:30pm (Evenings)
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• Weekends and Holidays
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$12,500 SIGN ON INCENTIVE FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS!  (EVENINGS)

As a generalist with our second shift medical laboratory team, you’ll work in multiple areas and refine your skills through time spent in blood bank, toxicology, urinalysis, chemistry, hematology, and more! As a member of the laboratory team at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), you’ll support a 500+ bed Level I trauma and comprehensive stroke center AND perform testing for the entire eight-hospital system. This role will do automated, semi-automated, and manual testing in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

With the volume of specimens processed at GMC, you’ll test abnormal specimens daily in addition to completing life-saving routine testing like hemoglobin A1C, lipids, kidney function, drug screens, and volatiles. You’ll also work with state-of-the-art automated testing equipment and support quality control measures, troubleshoot instrumentation, and verify results on front-end processing equipment. This position will also have the opportunity to learn flow cytometry.

Education Qualification and Details  

Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist:  

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• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology program OR; 
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• 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; 
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• 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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• HEW
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Medical Lab Technician:  

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• Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) 
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Military experience will be considered. US Army 68K Medical Laboratory Specialist, US Navy Medical Laboratory Technician, US Air Force Medical Laboratory Apprentice. 

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.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

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• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
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• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
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• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  
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• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
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• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
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• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
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• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
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• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
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• 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  
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• 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.  
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• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance  
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Education

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

About Geisinger

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, from senior management on down, 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.