Laboratory Assistant

iHire; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Geisinger Medical Laboratories as a Laboratory Assistant I / II in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This full-time overnight position involves handling patient specimens, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining laboratory standards. Enjoy a competitive salary, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Full benefits starting on day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience for Laboratory Assistant I.
• Minimum 1 year of experience or relevant degree for Laboratory Assistant II.
• ASCP Certification as Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) accepted.

Responsibilities

• Handles and processes patient specimens for testing.
• Assesses and verifies specimen suitability.
• Maintains quality control and logs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Bachelor's Degree in clinical or related science field

Job description

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Laboratory Assistant I / II - Full Time Overnight

Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Job Category: Diagnostic Services, Lab

Schedule: Nights

Work Type: Full time

Department: Laboratory Medicine Team

Date Posted: 05/06/2025

Job ID: R-74885

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

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.
  
  

Position Details

Laboratory Assistant I - less than 1 year of experience; HS diploma or GED

Required

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 fieldOR
• Enrollment with a minimum of at least two semesters completed of an associate or bachelors degree in clinical or related science field that includes introductory classes in biology or chemistryOR
• ASCP Certified as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
  
  

Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates (Evenings and Nights)

• 10p-630a, every other weekend, 3 holidays/year
  
  

Benefits Of Working At Geisinger

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:

• 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) anda 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 High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Bachelor's Degree- (Preferred)

Our Purpose & Values 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Analyst

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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