Medical Laboratory Scientist
| Company | Geisinger |
|---|---|
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification
- 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
- Valid Driver’s License
- Communication
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Laboratory Results Reporting
- Laboratory Services
- Organizing
- Preceptor Skills
- Time Management
Responsibilities
- Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources
- Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree-Medical Technology (Preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Preferred)