Medical Lab Cl

Geisinger; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance & disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform analyses from diverse specimen sources and maintain instruments while supporting training and education for staff. The position offers a $12,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and full benefits from day one.

Rotate shifts and a strong commitment to patient care are central to this role.

Qualifications

• BS in science with completion of ASCP/NAACLS-accredited MT/MLS program.
• BS in science with major in biology/chemistry/physical/clinical lab science and ASCP certification.
• BS in science with major in biology/chemistry/physical/clinical lab science and at least two years' MLT-equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Performs and records instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed.
• Assists in training and orientation of new employees.
• Participates in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Accountable for fulfilling all job obligations and complying with organization policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Computer applications

Education

BS in sciences + ASCP/NAACLS MT/MLS program

BS in sciences + ASCP categorical certification

BS in sciences + 2+ years MLT-equivalent experience

Job description

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.

This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates.

Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources. Performs and records instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control. 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. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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.

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH), Full time, Rotate shifts.

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) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 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

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

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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. 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.