Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Laboratory Technician - Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital - FlexPRNCasual - Rotation

Location:

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (GBH)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

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.

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.
• 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 allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our stateoftheart laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative efficient and highquality laboratory services.

Education Qualification and Details

Medical Laboratory Scientist:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of anASCP/NAACLSaccreditedMedical 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

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.

This position is anticipated to have a weekend and holiday rotation.

Education:

Bachelors Degree (Required) Bachelors DegreeMedical Technology (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 yearLaboratory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

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 Advanced HM8506 Air Force Medical Laboratory Specialist 4T0X1/ Biomedical Laboratory Officer 43TX) or other similar specialty will be considered. Organizing Preceptor Skills Time Management

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 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.