Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness rewards

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I/II to join our per diem team. You will handle patient specimens in a regulated clinical setting and assist in the processing, labeling, and transport of samples to the appropriate testing areas.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, maintaining logs, supporting quality control, and providing general assistance within the lab while maintaining safety and accuracy in all tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience.
• ASCP MLA certification or enrollment in related program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely handles infectious specimens per regulatory standards.
• Accession and verify specimen information for accuracy and patient safety.
• Prepare specimens, label, centrifuge, aliquot, and transport to testing areas.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Specimen handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASCP MLA certification / eligible

Job description

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

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) – per diem, days 7 – 11 am.

Educational & Other Requirements

• 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 field
• 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 chemistry
• ASCP Certified as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

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)

EEO Statement

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.