Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Zusammenfassung

Geisinger Laboratory Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to assist with accessioning and processing patient specimens for testing. Responsibilities include safe handling of potentially infectious materials, matching orders to specimens, and preparing and delivering specimens to testing areas.

The role supports quality control, documentation, and coordination with reference laboratories when needed. The position offers per diem schedule with morning hours (7–11 am) at Geisinger Medical

Qualifikationen

• HS diploma or GED required for Laboratory Assistant I.
• Bachelor or Associate degree in clinical or related science required for Laboratory Assistant II; enrollment acceptable with two semesters completed.
• ASCP MLA certification accepted for Laboratory Assistant II.

Aufgaben

• Assesses, accessions, and processes patient specimens in preparation for testing in the Laboratory Medicine sections.
• Safely handles potentially infectious blood, body fluids, and other specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Matches order information with specimen information to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
• Prepares specimens including labeling and centrifugation as appropriate; delivers to the testing area timely.
• Maintains logs, quality control, disinfection procedures, and department duties.
• Assists with packaging, ordering, and referral of specimens to reference laboratories per DOT regulations.
• Troubleshoots missing specimens and preanalytical errors; reviews courier logs and specimen archives.
• Maintains equipment and alerts supervisor to problems; manages supplies inventory.
• Completes initial and periodic competency assessments for all assigned job functions.

Ausbildung

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor or Associate degree in clinical or related science

Enrollment with two semesters completed in clinical sciences

ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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.

Educational and other requirements:

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 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)

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Per diem

Days

7 - 11 am

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