Medical Laboratory Scientist

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

• 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.

Qualifications

Medical Laboratory Scientist — must meet one of the following pathways:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification
• 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

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management (Required); Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology (Preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Laboratory (Preferred)
• Certification/License: Valid Driver's License

Skills

• Communication
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Laboratory Results Reporting
• Laboratory Services
• Organizing
• Preceptor Skills
• Time Management

Benefits

• $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
• 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

Schedule

• Full-time (40 scheduled weekly hours)
• Rotating shifts
• Location: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital (GJSH)