Medical Laboratory Scientist - Additional Job

CHEManager International; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. The role focuses on performing and reporting analyses from various specimen sources while ensuring high-quality patient care in a clinical lab setting.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, quality control, reagent management, and contributing to staff training. This per diem, days schedule emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration within a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree with ASCP/NAACLS-accredited MLS program or equivalent.
• ASCP categorical certification or equivalent certification.
• Two years of experience in a role equivalent to Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical lab.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Maintains patient care quality and satisfaction.
• Ensures correct patient age range is served in assigned area.
• Performs instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control.
• Replenishes reagents and supplies per protocol.
• Follows established reporting procedures and uses multiple computer systems.
• Mentors and orients new employees and participates in education to stay current.

Skills

Communication

Lab Equipment Ops

Lab Results Reporting

Lab Services

Military MLS exp

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Time Management

Education

B.S. in MLS + ASCP/NAACLS program

B.S. in MLS + ASCP categorical cert

B.S. in MLS + 2 yrs MLT exp

Tools

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.

Location

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

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

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

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Per diem

Days

7 - 3:30

Benefit Highlights

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Education

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

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Preferred)

Skills

Certification(s) and License(s): Communication, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Results Reporting, Laboratory Services, Military experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist 71E, Medical Laboratory Specialist 68K, Medical Laboratory Specialist 92B, Medical Laboratory Technician Advanced HM-8506, Air Force Medical Laboratory Specialist (4T0X1)/ Biomedical Laboratory Officer (43TX), or other similar specialty will be considered., Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Time Management

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

• 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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.