Laboratory Assistant - Part Time Evenings

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Laboratory Medicine team. This role involves assessing, accessioning, and processing patient specimens while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will handle potentially infectious materials, maintain quality control, and utilize advanced computer applications to manage specimen data efficiently. The company values its employees and offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health benefits from day one. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to patient safety and quality, this position is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.

401(k) plan with automatic contributions.

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan.

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Family-friendly support including parental leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling patient specimens and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Proficiency in using laboratory information systems and computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Accession and process patient specimens for testing in Laboratory Medicine.
• Ensure accuracy and patient safety by matching order information with specimens.

Skills

Specimen handling

Regulatory compliance

Computer application proficiency

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Centrifuge

Job description

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.

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.

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: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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) and a 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.