Medical Laboratory Scientist- Blood Bank
About The Position
Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for its Blood Bank at Geisinger Medical Center. The position performs and reports laboratory analyses from multiple specimen sources and supports exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. The role is performed in a clinical environment and requires meeting patient-care qualifications for the age range served in the assigned clinical area. The successful candidate handles specimens and related orders appropriately, performs instrument maintenance and quality control, replenishes reagents and supplies, and reports results through computerized, verbal, or manual procedures as appropriate. The role also involves using multiple computer applications, helping train and orient new employees, maintaining current knowledge through education, and completing initial and subsequent competency examinations. A $12,500 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.
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 qualifying bachelor's degree with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science plus ASCP categorical certification; or such a bachelor's degree plus at least two years of experience in a role equivalent to Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency examinations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
- At least one year of laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources.
- Provide patient care that supports the highest level of patient satisfaction and meets 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 computerized, verbal, and manual reporting procedures as appropriate.
- Navigate and access multiple computer applications needed for job functionality.
- Assist in training and orienting new employees.
- Participate in educational activities and complete required competency examinations.
Benefits
- 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 an employer contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Generous 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 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.
- $12,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
