Medical Laboratory Scientist Or Medical Laboratory Technician

Geisinger; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

401(k) with employer contributions

Career development & training

Job summary

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician to perform analyses across specimen sources and report results with accuracy. Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, quality control, and participating in training and competency exams.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a $12,500 sign-on bonus. The role is full-time, in a rotation schedule, with 2-10:30p and 10p-6:30a shifts, located at GBH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required; ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology program preferred.
• Alternative: BS in biological/chemical/clinical lab science with ASCP cert or 2+ years in MLT role.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Maintains productivity and manages multiple workflows.
• Assists in training new employees and participates in ongoing education.
• Ensures specimen identification and proper accessioning procedures.
• Operates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and documents quality control.

Skills

Communication

Lab Equipment

Results Reporting

Laboratory Services

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Time Management

Education

BSc Required

BSc in Medical Technology (Preferred)

ASCP/NAACLS cert or equivalent

Two years clinical lab exp (MLT path)

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (GBH)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a $12,5,000 sign-on bonus!

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 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
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or

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)
• Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (GBH)

Full time

Rotation

2-10:30p and 10p-6:30a

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- (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

Skills

Communication, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Results Reporting, Laboratory Services, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Time Management

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, 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.