Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on96, Barnum Place, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 18701, United States
About Geisinger Medical Laboratories
Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories, where you can find your passion for caring and innovation within our state-of-the-art facilities. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. We strive to treat everyone with kindness, treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence, and constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients and community.
We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality from senior management on down. 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.
About the Role
This position is designed for a team member who performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources while maintaining the highest level of patient care and satisfaction. You will be accountable for managing multiple work processes efficiently, handling specimens properly, and resolving discrepancies on patient orders. The role involves performing instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control, as well as assisting in the training and orientation of new employees.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment where you will navigate multiple computer applications to ensure accurate reporting. You will be expected to participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field and successfully complete initial and subsequent competency exams. This position qualifies for a $12,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Hiring Process
Successful candidates will be expected to complete initial and subsequent competency exams required for the role. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job.
Equal Opportunity
We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Work location
Work model: On-site
96, Barnum Place, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 18701, United States
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform and report various analyses from multiple specimen sources
- check_circleHandle specimens properly and confirm identification and suitability
- check_circleUse appropriate accessioning procedures and recognize discrepancies on patient orders
- check_circlePerform and record instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control
- check_circleReplenish reagents and supplies according to established protocols
- check_circleAssist in the training and orientation of new employees
- check_circleFollow established reporting procedures using computerized, verbal, and manual methods
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university
- verifiedASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR ASCP categorical certification OR two years' experience as MLT
- verifiedBachelor's Degree-Business Administration/Management
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology
Benefits & Perks
check_circleFull health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day onecheck_circleThree medical plan choices including expanded network for out-of-area employeescheck_circlePre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care FSA and HSA with employer contributioncheck_circleCompany-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Ascp.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management required; Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight at Geisinger
What does a Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight at Geisinger do?expand_more
In this Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight at Geisinger role, you will perform and report various analyses from multiple specimen sources; handle specimens properly and confirm identification and suitability; use appropriate accessioning procedures and recognize discrepancies on patient orders; and perform and record instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
What are the requirements for this Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight role?expand_more
Geisinger is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university; ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR ASCP categorical certification OR two years' experience as MLT; and Bachelor's Degree-Business Administration/Management.
Where is the Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight role at Geisinger located?expand_more
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight at Geisinger is based in 96, Barnum Place, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 18701, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Geisinger has listed this Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight role?expand_more
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight at Geisinger typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight at Geisinger include Medical Laboratory Science; Medical Technology; and Ascp.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management required; and Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology preferred.
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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Overnight at Geisinger is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.