Laboratory Assistant I/II - Per Diem

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Geisinger matching

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I/II to join our clinical laboratory team. You will handle patient specimens, ensure accurate accessioning and labeling, and support testing workflows in a modern laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include safety-compliant specimen processing, data entry, and prompt communication of results. Requirements include a HS diploma or GED and 1 year of lab experience; ASCP MLA certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED with aspiration to work in a clinical lab.
• Preferred Associate’s degree or related science coursework.
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely handles specimens and ensures patient safety per protocols.
• Accession and process specimens with correct billing and physician details.
• Prepare and label specimens; deliver to testing areas and manage logistics.
• Maintain logs, QC, disinfecting procedures, and routine duties.
• Assist with inventory, supplies, and equipment maintenance.
• Support patient care by responding to inquiries and providing results.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Lab equipment

LIS

Lab services

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

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:

• Safely handles potentially infectious blood, body fluids, body tissues 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 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.
• Successfully completes initial and periodic competency assessments for all assigned job functions.

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:

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

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 bachelor’s degree in clinical or related science field that includes introductory classes in biology or chemistryOR ASCP Certified as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

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.

Benefit Highlights:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Associate's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Laboratory Services, Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

• 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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.