Medical Laboratory Scientist - Part Time, Overnight

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

PTO accrual

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is hiring for a phlebotomist/medical laboratory role with a focus on patient care in a state-of-the-art laboratory setting. The position supports venipuncture and specimen processing in a clinical environment, with new competency exams and ongoing education to stay current in the field.

The role offers night shifts (10pm–6:30am) with every-other weekend and three holiday rotations, along with comprehensive benefits and tuition reimbursement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or Medical Technology program is required.
• ASCP categorical certification is preferred or ASCP-certified pathway followed.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Maintains patient care standards and maximizes patient satisfaction.
• Performs instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control.
• Replenishes reagents and supplies per protocol.
• Grooms competency and trains new staff as needed.

Skills

Communication

Lab equipment operation

Laboratory results reporting

Laboratory services

Military experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

ASCP certification (categorical)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Nights (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 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. NEW enhanced shift differentials!

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.

Location and Hours

Position Details: Hours: 10pm - 6:30am; Every other weekend; 3 holidays per year.

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 HEW.

Phlebotomist Overview

As a phlebotomist, you'll support Geisinger’s mission of providing exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. At Geisinger, our phlebotomists are the friendly faces that collect samples to be analyzed by our state-of-the-art labs. Supporting a varied patient population, you’ll be responsible for venipunctures/skin punctures on patients in our inpatient setting.

There are many other tasks our phlebotomists complete, such as troubleshooting physician orders, processing specimens for testing, as well as aiding our patients. We have many different skill levels in our labs, from new to experienced phlebotomists, and all skill levels are well utilized. Geisinger employs phlebotomists in roles I, II, and III. We also have numerous staff members who pursue their ASCP certification and become trainers for our department!

Phlebotomist I, II and III qualifications will be considered at appropriate compensation.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Phlebotomist Levels

• Phlebotomist I - less than 1 year of experience
• Phlebotomist II - 1-2 years of experience or if you graduated from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program
• Phlebotomist III - qualifications of Phlebotomist II and ASCP Certification and Internal preceptor course

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 and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Medical Technology (Preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Skills: 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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves.

Company Overview

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Contact

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. 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.