Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert - Overnight GMC
Geisinger•Danville, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Geisinger Medical Laboratories is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert at Geisinger Medical Center. The role performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources and provides technical expertise for laboratory instruments and platforms. The position makes operational decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist or Team Leader and supports assay, product, and instrumentation evaluation and implementation. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position requires a minimum of four years of laboratory experience and successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams. A $12,500 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology 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 Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.
- At least four years of laboratory experience.
- For HEW applicants, at least four years of experience as a medical laboratory scientist.
- Valid driver's license.
- Communication, laboratory equipment operation, laboratory results reporting, laboratory services, organizing, preceptor, and time-management skills.
- Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources.
- Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.
- Serve as a technical expert and make decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist.
- Perform technical duties and provide instrument- or platform-level expertise.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems with instruments.
- Make operational decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist or Team Leader.
- Assist in evaluating and validating new products, assays, and instrumentation.
- Serve as a key operator for instrumentation within the assigned technical area.
- Assist with implementation of 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.
- Serve on the Best Practice Committee for the area of responsibility when appropriate.
- Meet the qualifications and performance requirements of the Medical Technologist position.
- Participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
- Complete initial and subsequent competency exams successfully.
- Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.
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
- Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Paid time off plan with rapid 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, including 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
