Histotechnologist

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 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 the established preventive maintenance program, and alerts the Analytical Specialist of any equipment problems. Assists in proper handling and storage of supplies, notifies the Analytical Specialist when inventory is low. Assists with the 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. 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. Participates in the training and orientation of new employees. Position Details Education: HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP). Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Full time GMC 3 pm–11:30 pm, no weekends, no holidays. Eligible for off‑shift differentials and incentives. Sign‑On Bonus: $12,500 for qualified applicants. Anatomic Pathology Scholars Program: New graduate or less than 3 years of experience. Award 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 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 Qualifications Graduated from a specialty training program (required). Associate's degree preferred. Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience (preferred). Certified Histotechnician – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Equal Employment Opportunity Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr