Medical Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem/B-code

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with contributions

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join its team in Danville, Pennsylvania. This per diem position requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field, along with experience in laboratory practices. The role involves performing various analyses, maintaining productivity, and ensuring patient satisfaction. This position offers healthcare benefits from day one, including dental and vision.

Join a diverse and inclusive workplace with strong values in kindness and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred.
• ASCP certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform various analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Ensure the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.
• Manage multiple workflows efficiently.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Client care

Quality control

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology

ASCP certification

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

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Per diem

Days

7 - 3:30

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

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

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

Minimum Of 1 Year-Laboratory (Preferred)

Minimum Of 1 Year-Laboratory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certification(s) and License(s)

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, 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.