Medical Laboratory Technician, SEIU UNION

Geisinger Medical Laboratories

About the Role

Join Geisinger Medical Laboratories as a Medical Laboratory Technician and contribute to exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and report various analyses of multiple specimen sources.
• Provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction.
• Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on the assigned clinical area.
• Demonstrate proficiency and competency in obtaining accurate results by following established procedures.
• Maintain an expected level of productivity.
• Manage multiple work processes efficiently.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Handle specimens properly.
• Confirm identification and specimen suitability.
• Use appropriate accessioning procedures.
• Recognize discrepancies on patient orders.
• Resolve and report problems and solutions as appropriate.
• Perform and record instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Replenish reagents and supplies according to established protocols.
• Follow established reporting procedures (computerized, verbal, and manual).
• Record and report problems and solutions as appropriate.
• Navigate and access multiple computer applications as needed for job functionality.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Successfully complete initial and subsequent competency exams.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Be accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Position Details

• This is a union position.
• Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)
• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Nights (start time at 10p)
• Schedule: Every other weekend and three holidays per year.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 is considered and 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.
• Ability to navigate and access multiple computer applications.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree-Medical Laboratory Technician (Required)
• Certification(s) and License(s)

Hiring Incentive

• This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates.