Medical Laboratory Technician - UNION

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d•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. Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates

Requirements

Medical Laboratory Technician: Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Military experience will be considered and is welcomed.
US Army 68K Medical Laboratory Specialist, 71E Clinical Laboratory Scientist, US Navy Medical Laboratory Technician, US Air Force Medical Laboratory Technician 4T0X1 and Biomedical Laboratory Officer (43TX) and related medical specialties.
Skills: Communication, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Results Reporting, Laboratory Services, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Time Management

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.

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) with employer contribution
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