What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician - Clinical Lab Position position at Geisinger?
Job Title
As a key member of the Geisinger Medical Laboratories team, you will be responsible for performing and reporting various analyses from multiple specimen sources. You will ensure the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction by maintaining expected productivity levels, managing multiple work processes efficiently, completing tasks in a timely manner, and handling specimens properly.
- Maintain an expected level of productivity to deliver high-quality results.
- Manage multiple work processes efficiently to ensure seamless laboratory operations.
- Complete tasks in a timely manner to meet productivity standards.
- Handle specimens properly to prevent contamination and errors.
- Confirm identification and specimen suitability to ensure accurate test results.
- Use appropriate accessioning procedures to maintain accurate records.
- Recognize discrepancies on patient orders to resolve issues promptly.
- Resolve and report problems and solutions as appropriate to maintain quality standards.
- Perform and record instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure optimal performance.
- Replenish reagents and supplies according to established protocols to minimize downtime.
- Follow established reporting procedures, computerized, verbal, and manual as appropriate to ensure accuracy.
- Navigate and access multiple computer applications as needed for job functionality to stay efficient.
- Assist in the training and orientation of new employees to maintain knowledge sharing.
- Participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field and stay up-to-date with industry developments.
