Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician - Per Diem

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician in Scranton. Contribute to exceptional patient care through innovative laboratory services. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Medical Technology.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Handles specimens properly and confirms identification.
• Assists in training and orientation of new employees.

Skills

Laboratory Science

Patient Care

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science

Associate degree in 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

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 anASCP/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 laboratory

• HEW

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.

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:

• 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)
Certification(s) and License(s)

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. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.