Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Technician I

Geisinger•Danville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required)
Associate's Degree: Related Field of Study
Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Required)
Communication
Computer Literacy
Laboratory Equipment Operation
Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Laboratory Services
Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management

Responsibilities

The Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Technician performs routine clerical and complex technical procedures and support functions for the Surgical Pathology, Histology, and/or Cytology laboratories, as well as for Clinical Pathology when required by a department.
Receives, sorts, accessions and prepares specimens for analysis and testing including tissue and needle aspirates.
Assesses specimens for proper collection and fixation and takes corrective action as necessary.
Follows established best practices to ensure that patient’s orders, & specimens are always identified & labelled correctly .
Prepare specimens and/or slides for transport & storage, deliver appropriate specimens and/or slides to designated laboratory section for testing.
Performs various staining and cover-slipping of prepared slides.
Performs and documents routine maintenance on specified equipment and troubleshoots as needed.
Maintains inventory, replenishes stock & supplies.
Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed.
Manages phone inquiries and provides information regarding specimen collection, transport, and patient results as appropriate.
Files surgical slides and paraffin blocks in a timely manner.
Retrieves surgical slides and blocks as required from the permanent storage records.
Follows established protocols to replenish, clean and maintain tissue processors, stainers and other lab equipment. (location dependent)
Performs body fluid procedures using the Cytospin centrifuge (location dependent)
Provides gross descriptions of non-gynecological specimens (location dependent)
Prepares frozen sections / assists the Pathologist (location dependent)
Assists in the collection of fine needle aspiration specimens (location dependent)
Successfully completes initial and periodic competency assessments for all assigned job functions.
Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
Completes departmental continuing education requirements.
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.

Benefits

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