Medical Laboratory Scientist

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. This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates
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
* HEW
* Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)
Full time
Rotate shifts
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