Histotechnologist
Asct, California, MO, United States
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.
Responsibilities
Processes and prepares tissue specimens for examination by Pathologists.
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.
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.
Position Details
Full time
GMC
11p-7:30am. No weekends. No holidays.
This position also qualifies for off-shift differentials and incentives.
Sign on bonus: $12,500 sign on bonus for qualified applicants.
Anatomic Pathology Scholars Program: New Graduate or less than 3 years of experience. The program awards up to $21,000 in financial support with a five-year work commitment.
Benefits
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 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.
Education
HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) required. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Graduate from Specialty Training Program required; Associate's Degree preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 1 year in a laboratory preferred.
Certification & License
Certified Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.
EEO Statement
We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. A Woman and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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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.
Responsibilities
Processes and prepares tissue specimens for examination by Pathologists.
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.
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.
Position Details
Full time
GMC
11p-7:30am. No weekends. No holidays.
This position also qualifies for off-shift differentials and incentives.
Sign on bonus: $12,500 sign on bonus for qualified applicants.
Anatomic Pathology Scholars Program: New Graduate or less than 3 years of experience. The program awards up to $21,000 in financial support with a five-year work commitment.
Benefits
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 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.
Education
HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) required. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Graduate from Specialty Training Program required; Associate's Degree preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 1 year in a laboratory preferred.
Certification & License
Certified Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.
EEO Statement
We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. A Woman and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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