PA - Histotechnologist - Nights (M-F) - Geisinger Medical Center
Generis Tek Inc.
2024-10-03 07:42:14
Danville,
Pennsylvania,
United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Administration
Job description
Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Donna Shinde at email address can be reached on # 576- 1935.
We have Contract role for Histotechnologist for our client Danville, PA. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.
Position Details:
Histotechnologist- Danville, PA
Location : Danville, PA 17821
Project Duration : 5 + Months contract
Shift : Nights - Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts.
Job Summary:
Processes and prepares tissue specimens for examination by Pathologists.
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 established preventive maintenance program, and alerts Analytical Specialist of any equipment problems.
Assists in proper handling and storage of supplies, notifies Analytical Specialist when inventory is low.
Assists with 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.
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:
Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required), Associate's Degree- (Preferred)
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year-Laboratory (Preferred)
Certified Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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 Client 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 Client family
To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Donna Shinde at email address can be reached on # 576- 1935.
About Generis Tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicagoland. we offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients' specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. we aspire to be our client's most trusted business partner.