Histotechnologist

Job Duties

• Processes tissues on processing equipment or by manual methods to ensure proper fixation for examination.
• Identifies and determines proper orientation of tissue specimens and embeds specimens in paraffin to ensure proper alignment for sectioning.
• Performs microtomy at proper micron to render quality sections for diagnoses.
• Produces consistently good quality microscopic slides that can be readily reviewed and interpreted by the Pathologist.
• Performs routine and special staining procedures as required to distinguish cells and organisms for diagnostic examination.
• Maintains equipment, participates in established preventive maintenance program, and alerts Analytical Specialist of any equipment problems.
• Affords proper handling and storage of supplies, notifies Analytical Specialist when inventory is low.
• Affords assistance in the department's Quality Improvement program through active participation in patient specimen identification and quality tracking measures.
• Affords assistance in the evaluation and validation of new instruments and new technologies as needed.
• Participates in the completion of assigned initial and subsequent competency assessment examinations required and maintains working knowledge of applicable Laboratory Information System programs and system changes.
• Affords assistance in the training and orientation of new employees.

Position Details

This position requires an HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP). Recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Full time
GMC
3pm-11:30[m. No weekends. No holidays.

This position also qualifies for off-shift differentials and incentives.

SIGN ON BONUS :$12,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS!

Education

This position requires an HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP). Recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Skills

• Communication
• Laboratory Services
• Computer Literacy
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Clinical Skills
• Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management
• Laboratory Equipment Operation

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
• A place where you can lead a healthy lifestyle and follow your dreams.
• Only at Geisinger.

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