Information Specialist Medical Laboratory (HYBRID) Scientist

Location: Geisinger Medical Center Muncy (GMCM). Hybrid role with on-site work at GMC, GWV, GCMC, GLH, GSACH, GBH, GMCM, and GJSH. Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to project completion including analysis, training, testing, documentation, problem resolution, and implementation for laboratory information systems as a subject matter expert in assigned laboratory area.
• Provide input and assist in developing project plans.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of all laboratory information systems.
• Perform file maintenance and update software as requested.
• Verify that all data has been entered correctly.
• Provide Laboratory Information System, Laboratory Information Technology, and assigned laboratory area with support as appropriate.
• Assist in the testing and verification of software provided in periodic software releases for assigned lab area.
• Assist in the testing of any software changes prior to those changes being installed in the production area for assigned laboratory area.
• Aid in the verification of reports as to completeness and accuracy before releasing into the production area for assigned laboratory area.
• Assist in the development of ad hoc reports and dashboards as required; meet the requestors' needs in a timely manner.
• Assist in the monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting of instrument interfaces for assigned laboratory area.
• Perform frontline troubleshooting of peripheral devices and all applications for assigned laboratory area.
• Aid in the diagnosis and prevention of errors and notify the appropriate individuals.
• Assist in the development of Laboratory Information System policies and procedures for intra-departmental functions.
• Support the process of change control, maintaining required documentation and ensuring communication with lab and non-lab users of the Laboratory Information System and associated systems.
• Participate in computer orientation, training, and in-service programs for all levels of laboratory personnel.
• Provide similar services for other users as required.
• Participate in operational development ensuring trouble-free interfacing between the Laboratory Information System and other hospital and clinical information systems.
• Responsible for submission and leading of technical change requests for assigned laboratory area.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.

Schedule

• Hybrid role with flexibility for IT work; on-site bench work primarily at GMCM.
• Day shift, typically 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM for IT work, with flexibility depending on location and bench work needs.
• Travel less than 25%, including bench work at primary location and ad hoc travel to other hospitals for projects.
• 50% of time spent in a hospital laboratory, which may include night/weekend/holiday rotation depending on need.
• Weekends are variable based on schedule for bench work; limited on-call/evenings/weekends for projects.

Skills

• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Laboratory Services
• Laboratory Supply and Inventory Management

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in Epic Beaker and Geisinger Chemistry workflows and instrumentation preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Benefits

• 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 to 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.