Histotechnologist Technical Expert -GMC - Full Time - Nights - Geisinger
Danville, PA
About the Job
Job Summary
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.
Job Duties
Demonstrates accuracy and precision in cutting, mounting and staining of tissue sections. Demonstrates effective organizational and communication skills. Processes and prepares tissues specimens for examination by Pathologists.
+ Meets all of the qualifications and performance requirements of the Histotechnologist I position.
+ Serves as a technical expert and makes technical decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist.
+ Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems.
+ Assists the Analytical Specialist in the evaluation and validation of new products, assays and instrumentation.
+ Serves as a key operator for all instrumentation within the technical area.
+ Assists the Analytical Specialist in implementation of new testing and new methods, including procedure writing.
+ Assists with annual procedure manual review and revision.
+ Interprets specialized testing as appropriate.
+ Participation in completion of assigned initial and subsequent competency assessment examinations required and maintains working knowledge of applicable Laboratory Information System programs and system changes.
+ Ensures that competency, proficiency testing, quality control and maintenance are completed and reviewed.
+ Assists with inventory management.
+ Participates in the training of employees.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. 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.
Position Details
+ Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates
+ Hours: 11pm - 730am
+ Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program
+ Experience: Minimum of 4 years
+ Certification: Certified Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
+ 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)
+ 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
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 4 years-Laboratory (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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 We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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.
Job Duties
Demonstrates accuracy and precision in cutting, mounting and staining of tissue sections. Demonstrates effective organizational and communication skills. Processes and prepares tissues specimens for examination by Pathologists.
+ Meets all of the qualifications and performance requirements of the Histotechnologist I position.
+ Serves as a technical expert and makes technical decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist.
+ Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems.
+ Assists the Analytical Specialist in the evaluation and validation of new products, assays and instrumentation.
+ Serves as a key operator for all instrumentation within the technical area.
+ Assists the Analytical Specialist in implementation of new testing and new methods, including procedure writing.
+ Assists with annual procedure manual review and revision.
+ Interprets specialized testing as appropriate.
+ Participation in completion of assigned initial and subsequent competency assessment examinations required and maintains working knowledge of applicable Laboratory Information System programs and system changes.
+ Ensures that competency, proficiency testing, quality control and maintenance are completed and reviewed.
+ Assists with inventory management.
+ Participates in the training of employees.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. 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.
Position Details
+ Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates
+ Hours: 11pm - 730am
+ Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program
+ Experience: Minimum of 4 years
+ Certification: Certified Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
+ 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)
+ 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
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 4 years-Laboratory (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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 We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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