Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Technician - Part Time
About The Position
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. 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. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
- Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Required)
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
- Laboratory Services
- Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- 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.
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
- healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
