Medical Laboratory Scientist, Geisinger Medical Center (Full Time) (Nights)

Geisinger Health System - Belcamp, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Belcamp, MD

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist at Geisinger Medical Center is responsible for performing and reporting various analyses from multiple specimen sources, ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction. This full-time position requires working nights and involves managing multiple work processes efficiently while adhering to established protocols and quality control measures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an expected level of productivity.
• Manages multiple work processes efficiently.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Handles specimens properly and confirms identification and specimen suitability.
• Uses appropriate accessioning procedures and 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology program OR;
• Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification OR;
• Bachelor of Science degree 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.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage starting day one of employment.
• Generous PTO plan.
• 5% retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education.
• Shift differential and voluntary staffing incentives.