Histotechnologist Apprentice

Location:
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:
Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
No

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:

Will be trained on quality histologic techniques in conjunction with performing daily Laboratory Assistant duties in the Histology Laboratory. The apprentice will be scheduled to work 50% of their time as a Histology Laboratory Assistant and the remaining 50% will be dedicated to the apprenticeship (includes on-line didactic and in lab clinical training). Will receive on the job training to include specialized knowledge of laboratory procedures (specimen staining, identification, proper embedding and sectioning of processed tissues, slide mounting, handling, and documentation) and time to complete required coursework for the Histologic Certification Program.

• Performs all duties as a Laboratory Assistant.
• Trained to become competent to process tissues on processing equipment or by manual methods to ensure proper fixation for examination.
• Trained to become competent to identify Is and determine proper orientation of tissue specimens and to embed specimens in paraffin to ensure proper alignment for sectioning.
• Trained to become competent in and perform microtomy at proper micron to render quality sections for diagnoses.
• Trained to become competent in and perform routine and special staining procedures as required to distinguish cells and organisms for diagnostic examination.
• Trained to properly maintain equipment and participate in established preventive maintenance programs.
• Trained to maintain working knowledge of applicable Laboratory Information System programs.
• Completion of Histologic Program coursework within a ten-month time period which includes Portfolio and slide evaluations, online lesson evaluations and task evaluations by the Clinical Mentor.
• When eligible, must schedule the Histotechnician (HT) Certification Examination administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) within one month and successfully pass the examination.

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)
• Full Time
• Days

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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 a 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.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education:
Associate's Degree- (Required)

Experience:
Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:
Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Laboratory Services, Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management

OUR 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.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. 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.

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