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Geisinger · 1 month ago

Laboratory Assistant I / II - Days

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through innovative and high-quality laboratory services. The Laboratory Assistant I / II is responsible for processing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining laboratory operations.

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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, 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 internet 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

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

Qualification

ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory AssistantClinicalRelated science degreeSpecimen processingQuality controlCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Laboratory Assistant I - less than 1 year of experience

Laboratory Assistant II – Minimum 1 year of experience or one of the following will be accepted in lieu of required experience: Bachelor or Associate degree in clinical or related science field OR Enrollment with a minimum of at least two semesters completed of an associate or bachelor's degree in clinical or related science field that includes introductory classes in biology or chemistry OR ASCP Certified as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

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

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