Medical Laboratory Scientist

Geisinger; Cammal (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (health, dental and long

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

PTO and retirement plan

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Laboratories in Pennsylvania is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join a state-of-the-art team dedicated to high-quality patient care and innovation. You will perform analyses, ensure accuracy, and participate in training within a clinical laboratory environment.

This full-time rotating-shifts role offers comprehensive benefits starting day one, tuition reimbursement, and a sign-on bonus of $12,500 for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or a related field with ASCP/NAACLS accreditation OR a BIOL/ CHEM/ PHYS/ CLIN LAB sci major with certification

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Maintains patient care focus and productivity in a clinical lab environment.
• Participates in training and orientation of new employees.
• Completes competency exams and follows established lab procedures.

Skills

Clinical laboratory techniques

Quality control

Patient care orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Biological/C Chemical/ Physical or Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

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

Additional Job Description:

Education Qualification and Details

Medical Laboratory Scientist: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accreditedMedical 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 laboratoryHEW

Hiring Incentive:

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

Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital (GJSH)Full timeRotating Shifts

Benefit Highlights:

• 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
• 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
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education

• Bachelor's Degree-Business Administration/Management (Required),
• Bachelor's Degree-Medical Technology (Preferred)

About Geisinger

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.