Histotechnologist - GMC - Full Time - Nights
Geisinger, Cambra, PA, United States
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Nights
Work Type: Full time
Department: Laboratory Surgical Pathology Team
Date Posted: 07/17/2024
Job ID: R-64706
Job Summary
Processes and prepares tissue specimens for examination by Pathologists.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.
- Assists in proper handling and storage of supplies, notifies Analytical Specialist when inventory is low.
- Assists with department's Quality Improvement program through active participation in patient specimen identification and quality tracking measures.
- Assists in the evaluation and validation of new instruments and new technologies as needed.
- 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.
- Participates in the training and orientation of new 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
$12,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS!*
This position also qualifies for off-shift differenitals and incentives.
Hours: 11:00pm to 7:30 am
Benefits start on day one of employment and include comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, 5% retirement contribution, and more! Geisinger supports your continued education and certification. Tuition reimbursement is available for all full-time employees for job-related undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs.
Geisinger benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, that starts day one of employment
- Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Competitive 401(K) plan that includes an automatic 5% Geisinger contribution starting day one of employment
- PTO plan that allows you to earn more time more quickly
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn monetary incentives
- Family support that includes adoption assistance, IVF and IUI coverage, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
*Qualified applicants are those individuals who have not worked in a full- or part-time capacity for Geisinger Medical Laboratories in the last 18 months.
This position requires an HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP). Recent graduates are encouraged to apply!