Medical Laboratory Scientist - Part Time, Overnight

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services in a clinical environment. The role performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources, supports patient care and satisfaction, and works to meet productivity expectations while managing multiple processes efficiently. The position is part time, with 20 scheduled weekly hours, working overnight from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The schedule includes every other weekend and three holidays per year.

The role handles specimens, confirms identification and suitability, follows accessioning procedures, identifies discrepancies in patient orders, and resolves or reports problems. It also includes instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, replenishing reagents and supplies, and communicating results through computerized, verbal, or manual procedures. The Medical Laboratory Scientist uses multiple computer applications, assists with training and orientation, participates in continuing education, and must successfully complete initial and subsequent competency exams.

Candidates must meet one of the listed Medical Laboratory Scientist education and qualification pathways: a bachelor’s degree plus an accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program; a bachelor’s degree in a relevant laboratory science plus ASCP categorical certification; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant laboratory science plus at least two years of experience in a clinical laboratory role equivalent to Medical Laboratory Technician. The posting also lists a bachelor’s degree as required and a Medical Technology bachelor’s degree as preferred. At least one year of laboratory experience is preferred. The work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

• 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 in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and ASCP categorical certification; or such a bachelor's degree plus at least two years of experience equivalent to a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams.
• Ability to perform duties in a clinical environment and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
• At least one year of laboratory experience.
• Military experience in a similar clinical laboratory specialty, including Clinical Laboratory Scientist 71E, Medical Laboratory Specialist 68K or 92B, Medical Laboratory Technician Advanced HM-8506, or Air Force Medical Laboratory Specialist (4T0X1)/Biomedical Laboratory Officer (43TX).
• Skills in communication, laboratory equipment operation, laboratory results reporting, laboratory services, organizing, preceptor skills, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Provide patient care and support patient satisfaction while meeting the qualifications for care 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 specimen suitability, and follow 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 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 exams.

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.
• 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, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through Care.com.
• Employee Assistance Program with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level