Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, 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)
• 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)
• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Responsibilities

• Assesses, accessions, and processes patient specimens in preparation for testing in the various sections of Laboratory Medicine.
• Safely handles potentially infectious blood, body fluids, body tissues, and other patient specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assesses suitability and acceptability of patient specimens.
• Rejects unacceptable specimens according to established protocols.
• Matches order information with specimen information to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
• Accessions and results according to procedure via appropriate computer application.
• Correctly assigns billing numbers, location codes, and physician numbers.
• Verifies physician orders when test requests are unclear.
• Prepares specimens as appropriate including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling.
• Delivers prepared specimens to appropriate testing area in a timely manner.
• Applies laboratory programs to store specimens and to locate, retrieve, and process specimens for additional testing as requested.
• Maintains computer logs, quality control, disinfection procedures, and departmental assigned duties.
• Manages phone inquiries and provides information regarding specimen collection, transport, and patient results as appropriate.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed.
• Assists with packaging ordering and referral of specimens to reference laboratories in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation and commercial carrier regulations as required.
• Troubleshoots missing specimens and other preanalytical errors including courier log review, specimen archives.
• Maintains equipment, participates in established preventative maintenance program, and alerts supervisor of any equipment problems.
• Assists in proper handling, storage, and maintenance of supplies, notifies supervisor when inventory is low.
• Completes departmental continuing education requirements.
• Successfully completes initial and periodic competency assessments for all assigned job functions.
• As appropriate, performs testing processes within scope of laboratory assistant duties.
• Completes related training and maintains competency to perform assigned testing processes.
• 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

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED