Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert - Geisinger Medical Center - Full Time - Days

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Job Duties:

• Performs technical duties and serves as a technical expert at the instrument or platform level.
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems with instruments.
• Makes operational decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist or Team Leader.
• Assists in the evaluation and validation of new products assays and instrumentation.
• Serves as a key operator for all instrumentation within the technical area of responsibility.
• Assists in implementation of new testing and new methods including procedure writing.
• Assists with annual procedure manual review and revision.
• Interprets specialized testing as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Analytical Specialist ensures that competency proficiency testing quality control and maintenance are completed and reviewed.
• Assists Analytical Specialist with inventory management.
• Participates in the training of employees.
• Member of the Best Practice Committee for their area of responsibility when appropriate.
• Meets all the qualifications and performance requirements of the Medical Technologist position.
• 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:

$12500 SIGNON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS!*

*Must have at least four 4 years experience in a medical laboratory.

As a generalist with our first shift medical laboratory team youll find a balance between automation and manual testing. Youll work in multiple areas and refine your skills through time spent in Chemistry Hematology Coagulation and Urinalysis! As a member of the laboratory team at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) youll support a 600 bed Level I trauma and comprehensive stroke center AND perform testing for the entire eighthospital system.

GMC boasts stateoftheart automated testing equipment with the volume of specimens processed at GMC youll test abnormal specimens daily in addition to completing lifesaving routine testing like hemoglobin A1C lipids kidney function drug screens and volatiles. This role will perform testing support quality control measures and troubleshoot instrumentation.

GMC also offers opportunities for specialized testing generally performed in a reference laboratory; Flow Cytometry to aid in the diagnosis of Lymphoma and Leukemias; Toxicology to aid in identifying of abuse and management of compliance of other . GMC medical technologists are also responsible for testing for serum and urine protein electrophoresis allergens autoimmune diseases infectious diseases specialty coagulation etc.

Our day shift medical technologists can also work in a satellite laboratory within our cancer center that promotes close interactions with nursing physicians and phlebotomists providing realtime testing for our patients.

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
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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.


Geisinger benefits include but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance that starts day one of employment
• Three medical plan choices including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Companypaid life shortterm disability and longterm disability insurance
• Competitive 401(K) plan that includes an automatic 5 Geisinger contribution starting day one of employment
• PTO plan that allows you to earn more time more quickly
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn monetary incentives
• Family support that includes adoption assistance IVF and IUI coverage paid parental leave paid military leave and a free Care membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.

*Qualified applicants are those individuals who have not worked in a full or parttime capacity for Geisinger Medical Laboratories in the last 18 months.

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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.