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Job Summary

Assists in the gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens.

Job Duties

• Accessions specimens in laboratory information system or by manual method when applicable.

• Performs gross examinations and dictation for certain prescribed types of tissue specimens; preserves the remaining specimen after the completion of sampling.

• Performs dissection of tissue in a fresh state for preparation of frozen sections.

• Assist and perform microtomy of frozen tissue section on cryostat instrument.

• Performs staining of frozen section slides for microscopic examination by pathologist.

• Ensures accurate labeling of frozen section slides with patient identification.

• Notifies Pathologist and Pathologist's Assistant of requests for intraoperative consultation.

• Performs special handling of renal biopsies, skeletal muscle biopsies, and other selected surgical pathology specimens.

• Performs dissection of bone and calcified surgical pathology specimens utilizing provided electrical cutting equipment and initiates decalcification procedure.

• Properly disposes of specimens according to regulatory agency guidelines and established procedures.

• Maintains equipment, participates in established preventive maintenance program, and alerts Pathologist's Assistant of any equipment problems.

• Assists in proper handling and storage of supplies, notifies technical laboratory assistant when inventory is low.

• Instructs new employees and residents about the functions of the laboratory.

• 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.

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

• An earned associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR

• Education/training equivalent to the above that includes the following:

• 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination, AND ● Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

Education

Associate's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

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, from senior management on down, 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.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women 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.