Medical Laboratory Scientist

Geisinger•Danville, PA

1d•Onsite

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

Medical Laboratory Scientist: 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
Communication
Laboratory Equipment Operation
Laboratory Results Reporting
Laboratory Services
Organizing
Preceptor Skills
Time Management

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree-Medical Technology (Preferred)
Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Preferred)
Microbiology experience

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.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
During low respiratory volumes, this position will be assisting in Automated Testing Lab as required

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a 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.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.