Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $12,500

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement guidance (if any

401(k) with employer contributions

Career development and training

Union position with competitive PTO

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Laboratories seeks qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists/Technicians to join our state-of-the-art labs in the United States. You will perform analyses from multiple specimen sources, ensure accuracy, and support high-quality patient care and safety.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a $12,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits starting on day one. Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/MLS or related field and appropriate certification, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology/MLS program or a related clinical laboratory science degree.
• ASCP/NAACLS-accredited certification OR equivalent experience in a clinical lab.
• Two years' experience in a role equivalent to Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Maintains patient care quality and satisfaction through accurate testing and reporting.
• Ensures proper accessioning, specimen identification, and quality control procedures.
• Operates and troubleshoots instruments, performs maintenance and records results.
• Participates in training and orientation of new employees and ongoing education.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/MLS program OR major in biological/chemical/physical or clinical laboratory science

ASCP/NAACLS-accredited certification OR two years' experience as MLT (if applicable)

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. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $12,500 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.

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 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
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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

• 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

Experience

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

Minimum Of 1 Year-Laboratory

Minimum Of 1 Year-Laboratory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

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.