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

Job Title : Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician - GCMC - Full Time - Nights

Location : Scranton, Pennsylvania

Job Category : Diagnostic Services, Lab

Schedule : Nights

Work Type : Full time

Department : GCMC Laboratory Testing Team

Date Posted : 06 / 28 / 2024

Job ID : R-64244

Job Summary

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state-of-the-art laboratories.

Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.

Job Duties

Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources. Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction.

Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area

• Maintains an expected level of productivity.
• Manages multiple work processes efficiently.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Handles specimens properly.
• Confirms identification and specimen suitability.
• Uses appropriate accessioning procedures.
• 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.
• Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

This is a union position.

Education Qualification and Details

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.

• Hiring Incentive : This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates
• Every other weekend and holida
• No travel

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally.

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more : https : / / jobs.

geisinger.org / diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger :

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• 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 that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Medical Technology (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

Our Purpose & Values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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