Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician -GCMC- Full Time -Evenings

Geisinger Health System - Moscow, ID

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Moscow, ID

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician position at Geisinger Medical Laboratories involves performing and reporting various analyses from multiple specimen sources to ensure exceptional patient care. The role requires managing multiple work processes efficiently while maintaining productivity and adhering to established protocols. The position is full-time and primarily evening shifts, focusing on high-quality laboratory services.

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.
• Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
• Military experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or related medical specialties is welcomed.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience (preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology (preferred).

Benefits

• $12,500 sign-on bonus available for qualified applicants.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage.
• Encouragement of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality within the workplace.