Medical Laboratory Technician - SEIU UNION

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources. The role supports exceptional patient care through accurate, efficient, high-quality laboratory services and requires competency in caring for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area. The technician handles and evaluates specimens, confirms patient identification and specimen suitability, follows accessioning and reporting procedures, performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, conducts quality control, and replenishes reagents and supplies. The position also involves using multiple computer applications, resolving and documenting workflow or result issues, assisting with new employee training and orientation, and participating in educational activities. Initial and ongoing competency examinations must be completed successfully. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. This is a union position at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The posting describes the role as full time and also identifies a night-shift opening with a 10 p.m. start, every other weekend, and three holidays per year. A $12,500 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

Associate degree in laboratory science from an accredited institution.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification, or eligibility as a new graduate, from an accredited institution.
Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency examinations.
Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

Nice To Haves

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 4T0X1 Medical Laboratory Technician, Biomedical Laboratory Officer (43TX), or related medical specialties.

Responsibilities

Perform and report analyses of specimens from multiple sources.
Provide patient care that supports patient satisfaction and meets qualifications for the age range served in the assigned clinical area.
Follow established procedures to obtain accurate results and 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 and report problems and solutions as appropriate.
Perform and document 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 functions.
Assist in training and orienting new employees.
Participate in educational activities and complete initial and subsequent competency examinations.

Benefits

$12,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Health, dental, and vision benefits beginning 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.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with opportunities to accrue time quickly.
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 referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.