What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician position at Geisinger?
Location: Shamokin, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services, Lab
Schedule: Per Diem
Work Type: Part time
Department: JM-GSACH Laboratory Testing Team
Job Summary
We're seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. Our state-of-the-art laboratories provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.Job Duties
As a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for performing and reporting various analyses from multiple specimen sources. You will also 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.
- Manage multiple work processes efficiently.
- Complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Handle specimens properly.
- Confirm identification and specimen suitability.
- Use appropriate accessioning procedures.
- Recognize discrepancies on patient orders.
- Resolve and report problems and solutions as appropriate.
- Perform and record instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
- Replenish reagents and supplies according to established protocols.
- Follow established reporting procedures, computerized, verbal, and manual as appropriate.
- Navigate and access multiple computer applications as needed for job functionality.
- Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
- Participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
- Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required.
This role involves working in a clinical environment and is accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
Position Details
Education Qualification and Details
To be eligible for this position, you must have one of the following qualifications:
- 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)
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 are also recognized.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a 401(k) plan, free Care.com membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), MyHealth Rewards wellness program, and more.
Our Purpose & Values
We strive to treat everyone with kindness, treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence, share our knowledge to better prepare caregivers for tomorrow, constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, and provide a safe environment for all.
