What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Laboratory Technician position at Geisinger?
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician
About Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
At Geisinger, our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.
Job Summary
This role performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources, ensuring the highest level of patient care and maximizing patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate will maintain an expected level of productivity, manage multiple work processes efficiently, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Maintains an expected level of productivity.
- 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.
Education Qualification and Details
Medical Laboratory Scientist:
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR;
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification OR;
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory.
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).
Experience and Education
A minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience is preferred. A Bachelor's Degree is required; a Medical Technology degree is preferred.
Our Purpose and Values
We value kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We strive to treat everyone with respect and compassion. Our team is diverse and collaborative, working together to provide exceptional patient care.
Benefits
We offer competitive healthcare benefits, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage. We prioritize employee well-being and provide opportunities for professional growth and development.
