What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician position at Geisinger?
Blood Bank Team
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Blood Bank team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. As a member of our state-of-the-art laboratories, you will have the opportunity to work with innovative technologies and provide exceptional patient care through high-quality laboratory services.Job Duties
You will be responsible for performing and reporting various analyses from multiple specimen sources, maintaining an expected level of productivity, managing multiple work processes efficiently, and completing tasks in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
- 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.
You will work closely with the team to ensure the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction. You will also be responsible for assisting in the training and orientation of new employees and participating in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
Position Details
- 7:00 am – 15:30 pm
- No Travel
- Every third weekend and holiday rotation
- Overtime-Float/Weekender
- Level 1 Trauma Center, special Blood Bank investigations, Organ Transplant, HSCT Transplant program, Obstetrics, Neonatology and Pediatrics
Education Qualification and Details
To be eligible for this role, you must meet 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;
- or 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).
- Full benefits starting on day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Generous paid time off plan.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
- 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.
We welcome military experience and offer consideration for roles such as 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.
Certification(s) and License(s)
Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body
Our Purpose & Values
At Geisinger, everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. We strive to treat everyone with kindness, excel in all that we do, continuously learn and grow, innovate and improve, and prioritize safety above all else.
Benefits of Working at Geisinger
Salary : $5,000
