Job Description:

Shift:Nights (Monday-Friday)No call, holidays or weekends26 week contract preferred

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40 (5x8s)Worker Type:Agency LaborJob Summary:Processes and prepares tissue specimens for examination by Pathologists.Job Duties:Processes tissues on processing equipment or by manual methods to ensure proper fixation for examination.Identifies and determines proper orientation of tissue specimens and embeds specimens in paraffin to ensure proper alignment for sectioning.Performs microtomy at proper micron to render quality sections for diagnoses.Produces consistently good quality microscopic slides that can be readily reviewed and interpreted by the Pathologist.Performs routine and special staining procedures as required to distinguish cells and organisms for diagnostic examination.Maintains equipment, participates in established preventive maintenance program, and alerts Analytical Specialist of any equipment problems.Assists in proper handling and storage of supplies, notifies Analytical Specialist when inventory is low.Assists with department's Quality Improvement program through active participation in patient specimen identification and quality tracking measures.Assists in the evaluation and validation of new instruments and new technologies as needed.Participation in completion of assigned initial and subsequent competency assessment examinations required and maintains working knowledge of applicable Laboratory Information System programs and system changes.Participates in the training and orientation of new employees.

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:Education:Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required), ssociate's Degree- (Preferred)Experience:Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s):Certified Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)Skills:Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Laboratory Services, Laboratory Supply And Inventory ManagementOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.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

Position Urgency:Normal

Shifts:Nights (Monday-Friday) 40 hours

State License Details:Not Needed

Minimum Years of Experience:1

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:40

Specialty Type:Medical Laboratory

Sub Specialty:Histotechnologist

Bilingual:No

EMR Used:No Listing

Holiday Coverage Required:No