Medical Laboratory Scientist Educator

Geisinger•Danville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Educator performs clinical duties in a high-complexity clinical laboratory while teaching medical laboratory science students in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards and guidelines. The position splits time between clinical and educational responsibilities and aligns practice with Geisinger’s core values to support student and patient experiences. The educator performs the duties and meets the performance and competency expectations of a medical laboratory scientist. In coordination with the medical laboratory science education team, the position develops and delivers educational experiences and materials in assigned content areas. The role also supports quality improvement, teamwork, professional conduct, scholarly activity, and activities that help develop the clinical laboratory workforce. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is based at Geisinger Medical Center and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. An adjunct teaching opportunity is available. A $12,500 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least five years of laboratory experience required.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification; maintenance of MLS(ASCP)CM certification is required within one year.
Qualifying Medical Laboratory Scientist education routes include: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program; or a bachelor’s degree with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and ASCP categorical certification; or such a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in a role equivalent to a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.
For the Medical Laboratory Technician route: an associate degree in laboratory science and certification, or eligibility as a new graduate, from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
For adjunct candidates in lieu of MLS (ASCP) certification and a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or medical laboratory science, either an associate degree in medical technology or medical laboratory science with ASCP MLT and specialty certification plus eight years of laboratory experience, or MLT (ASCP) certification plus five years of laboratory experience and three years of teaching experience, will be considered equivalent to MLS (ASCP).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Adjunct teaching experience or qualifications meeting the stated adjunct equivalency routes.

Responsibilities

Perform the clinical duties and meet the performance and competency expectations of a medical laboratory scientist in a high-complexity clinical laboratory.
Teach medical laboratory science students in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards and guidelines.
Coordinate with the medical laboratory science education team to develop and deliver educational experiences and materials in assigned content areas.
Maintain student and patient confidentiality when recording and reporting results.
Anticipate, troubleshoot, resolve, and report problems as appropriate.
Engage in continuous quality improvement practices in areas of responsibility, including continuing education.
Participate in interdepartmental and interprofessional teamwork to optimize workflows and meet organizational goals.
Model, encourage, and engage 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 development and advancement of the clinical laboratory workforce.

Benefits

$12,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Generous paid time off plan.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Center for Well-being resources, education, and support.
Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions, including domestic partners.