Laboratory Assistant - GMC - Full time - Nights

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to process patient specimens in a clinical environment. This role involves ensuring specimen accuracy, maintaining logs, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates with relevant experience or education are encouraged to apply. A generous hiring incentive and comprehensive benefits package are offered to eligible candidates.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Family Support Services

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience for Laboratory Assistant I.
• At least 1 year of experience or relevant degree/certification for Laboratory Assistant II.

Responsibilities

• Processes patient specimens for testing in Laboratory Medicine.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens safely and maintains quality control.
• Assists with training new employees and manages specimen archives.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related science field

Job description

Assesses, accessions, and processes patient specimens in preparation for testing across various sections of Laboratory Medicine.

• Safely handles potentially infectious blood, body fluids, tissues, and other specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assesses the suitability and acceptability of patient specimens.
• Rejects unacceptable specimens according to established protocols.
• Matches order information with specimen details to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
• Accessions and reports results via appropriate computer applications following procedures.
• Assigns billing numbers, location codes, and physician identifiers correctly.
• Verifies physician orders when test requests are unclear.
• Prepares specimens, including centrifugation, aliquoting, and labeling.
• Delivers prepared specimens to testing areas promptly.
• Uses laboratory programs to store, locate, retrieve, and process specimens for additional testing.
• Maintains logs, quality control, disinfection, and departmental duties.
• Handles phone inquiries regarding specimen collection, transport, and results.
• Assists in training and orienting new employees.
• Accesses multiple computer applications as needed.
• Assists with packaging, ordering, and referring specimens to reference labs, complying with DOT and carrier regulations.
• Troubleshoots missing specimens and preanalytical errors, reviews courier logs, and manages specimen archives.
• Maintains equipment, participates in preventive maintenance, and reports issues.
• Handles supplies, notifies supervisors of low inventory.
• Completes continuing education and competency assessments.
• Performs testing within scope as appropriate, completing related training and maintaining competency.

Work is performed in a clinical environment. Employees are accountable for job obligations and policy compliance. This description is not exhaustive; additional competencies may be required based on departmental orientation.

Educational and experience requirements:

Laboratory Assistant I: Less than 1 year of experience; HS diploma or GED.

Laboratory Assistant II: At least 1 year of experience or one of the following:

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related science field, or
• Enrollment with at least two completed semesters in a related science degree, or
• ASCP Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification.

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Work is typically in a clinical setting. Employees must meet job obligations and organizational policies. Additional skills from departmental orientation are essential.

• Hiring Incentive: $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates (Evenings and Nights).
• Shift: 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Geisinger values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services. For more information, visit https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity.