Medical Laboratory Technician - SEIU UNION
About The Position
Geisinger Medical Laboratories seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report analyses on specimens from multiple sources. The role supports high-quality, efficient laboratory services and patient care, including care appropriate to the age range of patients served in the assigned clinical area. This is a union position at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The posting describes a night-shift role starting at 10 p.m., with every other weekend and three holidays per year. The position is listed as full-time, with 36 scheduled weekly hours. The technician follows established procedures to obtain accurate results, handle and accession specimens, confirm patient identification and specimen suitability, and address discrepancies in patient orders. The role also includes instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, replenishing reagents and supplies, and reporting results and problems through appropriate computerized, verbal, or manual procedures. The technician uses multiple computer applications, helps orient and train new employees, and participates in education to maintain current knowledge. Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams is required. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Employees must meet the job-specific obligations and follow organizational policies and procedures. Department-specific orientation competencies and skills are also essential to performing the position.
Requirements
- Associate degree in laboratory science from an accredited institution.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or eligibility as a new graduate.
- Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams.
- Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range served in the assigned clinical area.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant military medical laboratory experience is welcomed, including US Army 68K Medical Laboratory Specialist, 71E Clinical Laboratory Scientist, US Navy Medical Laboratory Technician, US Air Force Medical Laboratory Technician 4T0X1, Biomedical Laboratory Officer (43TX), or related medical specialties.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report analyses of specimens from multiple sources.
- Follow established procedures to obtain accurate results and provide appropriate care for patients 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 use 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 needed for job functionality.
- Assist in training and orienting new employees.
- Participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
- Complete initial and subsequent competency exams.
Benefits
- $12,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
- 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 (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Paid time off (PTO) plan with 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, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
