Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician - Per Diem
About The Position
Join Geisinger Medical Laboratories and contribute to patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. This per-diem position performs and reports analyses on specimens from multiple sources, supports patient care and satisfaction, and maintains expected productivity while managing multiple work processes efficiently. The role is typically performed in a clinical environment and includes handling specimens, operating and maintaining instruments, reporting results, and resolving laboratory workflow issues. Employees must meet qualifications for the patient age ranges served in their assigned clinical area and comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies. Additional competencies and skills identified during department-specific orientation are essential to the position.
Requirements
- Medical Laboratory Scientist: 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 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.
- HEW Medical Laboratory Technician: Associate degree in laboratory science and certification, or eligibility as a new graduate, from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Communication, laboratory equipment operation, laboratory results reporting, laboratory services, organizing, preceptor skills, and time management skills.
- Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency examinations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology preferred.
- At least one year of laboratory experience preferred.
- Relevant military experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist 71E, Medical Laboratory Specialist 68K or 92B, Medical Laboratory Technician Advanced HM-8506, Air Force Medical Laboratory Specialist (4T0X1), Biomedical Laboratory Officer (43TX), or similar specialty will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources.
- Provide a high level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction.
- Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the age ranges served in the assigned clinical area.
- Maintain expected productivity, manage multiple work processes efficiently, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Handle specimens properly, confirm identification and suitability, use appropriate accessioning procedures, and recognize discrepancies on patient orders.
- Resolve and 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 as needed for job functionality.
- Assist in training and orienting new employees.
- Participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
- Successfully complete initial and subsequent competency examinations.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Program, including childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; digital self-help tools; and more.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
- Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
