Laboratory Assistant - GMC - Full time - Nights

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Laboratory Assistant at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. This full-time night position involves processing patient specimens, ensuring quality control, and assisting with staff training. Enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one, including health insurance and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Family Support Services

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience required.
• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) through ASCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process patient specimens for testing.
• Handle potentially infectious materials safely.
• Maintain logs and quality control procedures.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Specimen Processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in related science

Job description

Laboratory Assistant - GMC - Full time - Nights

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories as a Laboratory Assistant - GMC - Full time - Nights. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, access, and process patient specimens for testing across Laboratory Medicine.
• Handle potentially infectious materials safely in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Evaluate specimen suitability, reject unacceptable samples, and ensure accuracy in matching order and specimen information.
• Prepare specimens, deliver to testing areas, and manage storage and retrieval systems.
• Maintain logs, quality control, and disinfection procedures.
• Assist with training new staff and handle inquiries regarding specimen collection and results.
• Participate in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
• Perform testing within scope of duties, completing necessary training and competency assessments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or enrollment in related science preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience required.
• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) through ASCP preferred.

Additional Details

• Position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates working evenings and nights.
• Shift: 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Benefits

• Full benefits from day one, including health, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.

About Geisinger

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