Medical Laboratory Technician 1 - SEIU Union

Geisinger; Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for the night shift. This union, full-time role at GWV involves performing analyses, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining high standards of patient care in a state-of-the-art laboratory.

Requirements include an Associate degree in a laboratory science with MLT certification or eligibility; military experience welcomed. A $12,500 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Military experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports various analyses of multiple specimen sources.
• Provides the highest level of patient care and maximizes patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates proficiency in obtaining accurate results by following established procedures.
• Maintains productivity and manages multiple work processes efficiently.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner and handles specimens properly.
• Performs instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control.
• Replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols.

Education

Medical Laboratory Technician

Job description

Location & Shift

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift: Nights (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.

Job Duties

• Performs and reports various analyses of 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.


• Demonstrates proficiency and competency in obtaining accurate results by following established procedures.


• 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.


• Records and reports problems and solutions 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.

Full time Nights Position is for night shift with a start time at 10p. It is every other weekend and three holidays per year.

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Education Qualification and Details

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.

Hiring Incentive

This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates.

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• 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)


• 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

Purpose & Values

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

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. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000‑member health plan, two research centres 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.

Transfer and Other Info

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.