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Job Summary

The Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Technician performs routine clerical and complex technical procedures and support functions for the Surgical Pathology, Histology, and/or Cytology laboratories, as well as for Clinical Pathology when required by a department. The Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Technician II performs routine clerical and complex technical procedures and support functions for the Surgical Pathology, Histology, and/or Cytology laboratories, as well as for Clinical Pathology when required by a department.

Job Duties

AP LA 1:

• Receives, sorts, accessions and prepares specimens for analysis and testing including tissue and needle aspirates.

• Assesses specimens for proper collection and fixation and takes corrective action as necessary.

• Follows established best practices to ensure that patient’s orders, & specimens are always identified & labelled correctly.

• Prepare specimens and/or slides  for transport & storage, deliver appropriate specimens and/or slides to designated laboratory section for testing.

• Performs various staining and cover-slipping of prepared slides.

• Performs and documents routine maintenance on specified equipment and troubleshoots as needed.

• Maintains inventory, replenishes stock & supplies.

• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed.

• Manages phone inquiries and provides information regarding specimen collection, transport, and patient results as appropriate.

• Files surgical slides and paraffin blocks in a timely manner. Retrieves surgical slides and blocks as required from the permanent storage records.

• Follows established protocols to replenish, clean and maintain tissue processors, stainers and other lab equipment. (location dependent).

• Performs body fluid procedures using the Cytospin centrifuge (location dependent)

• Provides gross descriptions of non-gynecological specimens (location dependent)

• Prepares frozen sections / assists the Pathologist (location dependent)

• Assists in the collection of fine needle aspiration specimens (location dependent)

• Successfully completes initial and periodic competency assessments for all assigned job functions.

• Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.

• Completes departmental continuing education requirements.

AP LA 2:

• Receives, sorts, accessions and prepares specimens for analysis and testing including tissue and needle aspirates.
• Assesses specimens for proper collection and fixation and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Follows established best practices to ensure that patient’s orders, & specimens are always identified & labelled correctly.
• Prepare specimens and/or slidesfor transport & storage, deliver appropriate specimens and/or slides to designated laboratory section for testing.
• Performs various staining and cover-slipping of prepared slides.
• Performs and documents routine maintenance on specified equipment and troubleshoots as needed.
• Maintains inventory, replenishes stock & supplies.
• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed.
• Manages phone inquiries and provides information regarding specimen collection, transport, and patient results as appropriate.
• Files surgical slides and paraffin blocks in a timely manner. Retrieves surgical slides and blocks as required from the permanent storage records.
• Follows established protocols to replenish, clean and maintain tissue processors, stainers and other lab equipment. (location dependent).
• Performs body fluid procedures using the Cytospin centrifuge (location dependent)
• Provides gross descriptions of non-gynecological specimens (location dependent)
• Prepares frozen sections / assists the Pathologist (location dependent)
• Assists in the collection of fine needle aspiration specimens (location dependent)
• Successfully completes initial and periodic competency assessments for all assigned job functions.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Completes departmental continuing education requirements.
• As appropriate, participates in professional development programs and leads one related improvement initiative per year.
  

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

AP LA 2:

• Minimum of two-year related work experience AND documented completion of educational courses in LQMS, LEAN or 5S, or a professional development program or course, AND leads at least one approved quality project per year

OR

• Possesses pre-requisites for MLT or MLS (categorical or generalist), Histotechnologist (HTL)and currently enrolled in program for MLT,  MLS or HTL with a pending completion date no greater than one year OR graduate level education or higher in a health services field with pending completion date no greater than 1 year.

• 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) with employer contribution 

• 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

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Associate's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Required)

Skills

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS); Laboratory Equipment Operation; Computer Literacy; Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management; Communication; Laboratory Services

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.