Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert

Geisinger • Bloomsburg, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Geisinger Medical Laboratories at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. The Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources and serves as a technical expert for assigned instruments, platforms, and technical areas. The position makes operational decisions when the Analytical Specialist or Team Leader is absent and supports testing, quality, training, and laboratory operations. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a first-shift schedule and third-shift weekend rotation; the position details also list a rotating shift. A $12,500 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.

The role requires meeting the qualifications and performance requirements of a Medical Technologist, as well as providing care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area. Employees must successfully complete initial and subsequent competency exams and participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge. The listed education pathways include a bachelor's degree and an accredited medical technology or medical laboratory science program, categorical ASCP certification, or qualifying clinical laboratory experience, as specified in the requirements. The posting also lists a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology as required and at least five years of laboratory experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science 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 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (listed as required).
• At least five years of laboratory experience (listed as required).
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams.
• Ability to perform the qualifications and duties of a Medical Technologist.
• Skills in communication, computer literacy, laboratory equipment operation, laboratory information systems (LIS), laboratory services, and laboratory supply and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Serve as a technical expert at the instrument or platform level and make decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist.
• Make operational decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist or Team Leader.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems with instruments.
• Serve as a key operator for instrumentation within the assigned technical area.
• Assist in evaluating and validating new products, assays, and instrumentation.
• Assist with implementing new testing and methods, including writing procedures.
• Assist with annual procedure manual review and revision.
• Interpret specialized testing as appropriate.
• Work with the Analytical Specialist to ensure competency, proficiency testing, quality control, and maintenance are completed and reviewed.
• Assist the Analytical Specialist with inventory management.
• Participate in employee training.
• Participate in the Best Practice Committee for the area of responsibility when appropriate.
• Participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge.
• Complete initial and subsequent competency exams successfully.
• Meet the qualifications and performance requirements of the Medical Technologist position and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Full benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, 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.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual.
• 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 with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; 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.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• $12,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior