Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Join Geisinger Medical Laboratories to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources, handles specimens appropriately, confirms identification and suitability, and follows accessioning and reporting procedures. The role includes maintaining and troubleshooting instruments, performing quality control, replenishing supplies, resolving order or laboratory issues, and using multiple computer applications. The position also supports patient satisfaction, maintains productivity, assists with onboarding and training, and participates in education and competency assessments. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. This is a regular, full-time position with rotating shifts and 40 scheduled hours per week.
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 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' experience in a role equivalent to Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.
- Valid driver's license.
- Communication, laboratory equipment operation, laboratory results reporting, laboratory services, organizing, preceptor skills, and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of laboratory experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources.
- Provide a high level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction for patients in the assigned clinical area and age range.
- Maintain expected productivity, manage multiple work processes efficiently, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Handle specimens properly, confirm patient identification and specimen 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 computerized, verbal, and manual reporting procedures as appropriate.
- Navigate and access multiple computer applications required for the job.
- Assist in training and orienting new employees.
- Participate in educational activities and complete initial and subsequent competency exams.
Benefits
- $12,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
- Full health, dental, and vision benefits 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 with employer contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Paid time off plan with rapid accrual.
- 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, and military leave pay.
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
- Employee Assistance Program, including care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
