Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary

Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources. Provides high-level patient care and maximizes patient satisfaction.

Job Duties

• 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.
• Solves and reports problems as appropriate.
• Performs and records instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols.
• 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.
• Successfully completes initial and subsequent competency exams required.

Position Details

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (Required), Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology (Preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Laboratory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Skills: Communication, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Results Reporting, Laboratory Services, Preceptor Skills, Time Management
• Advanced HM-8506, Air Force Medical Laboratory Specialist (4T0X1)/ Biomedical Laboratory Officer (43TX), or other similar specialty will be considered.

Qualifications

• 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
• Organizing
• Preceptor Skills
• Time Management

Benefits

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

Purpose & Values

Our purpose is to care for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. Our values include Kindness, Excellence, Learning, Innovation, and Safety.