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Anatomical Pathology, Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician - Days

Geisinger

Scranton, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Biomedicine, Clinical Laboratory, Employee Orientation, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Plan, Healthcare, Laboratory, Legal, Pathology, Patient Care, Physical Chemistry, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Analysis, Staff Training, Tax Planning, Testing, Time Management, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Army, United States Navy (USN), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Scranton, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $12,500 sign-on bonus!

Job Duties



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.











Position Details



This is a union position.




Education Qualification and Details


- M-F day shift, every other weekend and every other holiday




Medical Laboratory Scientist:

+ 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

+ HEW




Or


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.




Other Hiring Details:

+ Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates

+ Primarily work Monday-Friday; includes every other weekend and holiday (within 40 hrs/week).

+ Travel is less than 25%

+ This position will cover Anatomical Pathology and Clinical Pathology as needed

+ Travel maybe required during the training period and as deemed by the AP department ad hoc












Benefit Highlights:

+ 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 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




Education


Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Medical Technology (Preferred)

Experience


Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)




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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. 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. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.



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.

About the Company

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Geisinger

For communities across the country, health doesn’t have to be a destination: It can be a daily opportunity. At Geisinger, we empower our communities to do well and be well by removing barriers to advanced healthcare in all the moments where health makes its home. For more than 100 years, we’ve served our region while working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing them services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://jobs.geisinger.org/