Laboratory Sampler

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant - Cytology - Full Time - Days
Diagnostic Services, Lab
Work Type: Full time
Laboratory Surgical Pathology Team
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.
Accessions and results according to procedure via appropriate computer application.
Correctly assigns billing numbers, location codes, and physician numbers.
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.Department of Transportation and commercial carrier regulations as required.
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.

Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
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 .  
Laboratory Assistants are critical to the success of our laboratories. Geisinger offers a career pathway from the laboratory assistant position to a medical laboratory scientist role Our laboratory assistants who have a life sciences BS degree can work while taking subsidized courses through our partnership with the online Medical Laboratory Science program at the University of North Dakota (UND). Upon completion of this program and passing board examinations, you'll become a medical technologist with Geisinger. Geisinger offers tuition assistance and departmental mentorship to help make this growth possible

  Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Learn more about joining our Geisinger Medical Laboratory team at jobs.org/laboratory-medicine. 
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Bachelor's Degree- (Preferred)
Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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 We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. 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.