Geisinger Health System - Scranton, PA
posted 2 months ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Scranton, PA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) position at Geisinger Medical Laboratories involves performing and reporting various analyses from multiple specimen sources to provide exceptional patient care. The role requires maintaining productivity, managing work processes efficiently, and ensuring proper handling of specimens. The MLS will also assist in training new employees and participate in educational activities to stay current in the field.
Responsibilities
- Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources.
- Provides the highest level of patient care and maximizes patient satisfaction.
- Maintains an expected level of productivity and manages multiple work processes efficiently.
- Completes tasks in a timely manner and handles specimens properly.
- Confirms identification and specimen suitability, using appropriate accessioning procedures.
- Recognizes discrepancies on patient orders and resolves and reports problems 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/Medical Laboratory Science program.
- Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience (Preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology (Preferred)
Benefits
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with automatic contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
