Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician  - Part Time, Overnight

Geisinger • Danville, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources. The role supports high-quality patient care and patient satisfaction while meeting productivity expectations and managing multiple work processes efficiently. The position is part time, with 20 scheduled hours per week on an overnight shift at Geisinger Medical Center.

The successful candidate handles specimens properly, verifies identification and specimen suitability, follows accessioning procedures, identifies discrepancies in patient orders, and resolves or reports problems. The role also includes instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, replenishing reagents and supplies, and following computerized, verbal, and manual reporting procedures. Employees use multiple computer applications, assist with training and orientation of new employees, participate in continuing education, and complete initial and subsequent competency examinations. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, with compliance with organization policies and job-specific obligations required.

Candidates must meet the education and qualification requirements for either the Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician pathway. Geisinger provides benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day.

Requirements

• Medical Laboratory Scientist pathway: Bachelor of Science from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program; or a Bachelor of Science 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 Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.
• Medical Laboratory Technician pathway: Associate degree in laboratory science from an accredited institution and Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification, or eligibility as a new graduate.
• Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency examinations.
• Certification listed for the applicable pathway: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of laboratory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
• Relevant military clinical laboratory experience, including listed clinical laboratory scientist, medical laboratory specialist, medical laboratory technician, or biomedical laboratory officer specialties.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Provide patient care and service that supports patient satisfaction.
• Meet expected productivity levels, manage multiple work processes, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Handle specimens properly; confirm patient identification and specimen suitability; and use appropriate accessioning procedures.
• Recognize discrepancies on patient orders and resolve or report problems and solutions as appropriate.
• Perform and record instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Replenish reagents and supplies according to established protocols.
• Follow computerized, verbal, and manual reporting procedures as appropriate.
• Navigate and access multiple computer applications required for the job.
• Assist with training and orientation of new employees.
• Participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Successfully complete initial and subsequent competency examinations.
• Comply with organization policies, procedures, and job-specific obligations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one, including for part-time positions.
• 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-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 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; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• Center for Well-being resources, education, and support.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time