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Geisinger · 1 day ago

Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem

Danville, PA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Geisinger is a healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient care through innovative laboratory services. The Laboratory Assistant role involves processing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and safety, and maintaining laboratory operations in compliance with standards.

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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

Qualification

Certified Medical Laboratory AssistantLaboratory experienceBiology knowledgeChemistry knowledgeCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory

Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Preferred

Associate's Degree-Related Field of Study

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

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915

Danville, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees