Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician

Geisinger • Bloomsburg, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to provide innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. The position performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources and supports patient care and satisfaction in a clinical laboratory environment. The role is based at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital and has a rotating shift schedule of 40 scheduled hours per week.

The employee handles specimens and orders, operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performs quality control and troubleshooting, replenishes supplies, and reports results through appropriate computerized, verbal, or manual procedures. The position also involves working across multiple processes and computer applications, helping orient and train new employees, and maintaining current knowledge through education and competency examinations.

Applicants must meet the education and certification criteria for either the Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician pathway. The role qualifies for a $12,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Requirements

• For the Medical Laboratory Scientist pathway, meet one of the listed education and qualification options: a bachelor's 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 a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.
• For the Medical Laboratory Technician pathway, hold an associate degree in laboratory science and certification, or be an eligible new graduate, from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency examinations.
• Minimum of one year of laboratory experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
• At least one year of laboratory experience.
• Military experience in a listed or similar clinical laboratory specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Provide patient care that supports the highest level of care and patient satisfaction, and meet qualifications for the age range 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, and use appropriate accessioning procedures.
• Recognize discrepancies on patient orders and 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 established computerized, verbal, and manual reporting procedures as appropriate.
• Navigate and access multiple computer applications required for the job.
• Assist with training and orienting new employees.
• Participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Successfully complete initial and subsequent competency examinations.

Benefits

• $12,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• 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 and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual options.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with an opportunity to earn 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 accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree