Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician - Per Diem

Geisinger Health System • Bloomsburg, PA

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About The Position

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification OR
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory.
• Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience (Preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction.
• Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.
• Maintains an expected level of productivity.
• Manages multiple work processes efficiently.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Handles specimens properly.
• Confirms identification and specimen suitability.
• Uses appropriate accessioning procedures.
• Recognizes discrepancies on patient orders.
• Resolves and reports problems and solutions as appropriate.
• Performs and records instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols.
• Follows established reporting procedures, computerized, verbal, and manual as appropriate.
• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed for job functionality.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Participates in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health.
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree