| Location: Geisinger Medical Center Hospital Department: Surgical Pathology Work Schedule: Evenings/Nights Work Type: Full Time Hiring Manager: Kristin Brown JOB SUMMARY: Processes and prepares tissue specimens for examination by Pathologists. Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of the Geisinger Health System in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction. Works under the general supervision of the Technical Specialist, Histology and the administrative direction of the Supervisor, Anatomic Pathology and/or Operations Director of Anatomic Pathology. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Demonstrated accuracy and precision in cutting, mounting and staining of tissue sections. Demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: One year of training in an approved school of Histotechnology required. HT or HTL ASCP certification required . Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred. Requires up to three months on the job training to reach acceptable level of performance. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands: Subject to exposure to infectious diseases. Handles hazardous chemicals. Must be able to lift and pour containers of reagents. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods and maintain concentration, precision and accuracy. Must pass standardized color vision test. Protective equipment (as required by test performed): eye protection, face protection, lab coat, nonsterile medical gloves. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. 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. GEISINGER MEDICAL LABORATORIES (GML) – GML uses cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art information systems to provide laboratory services throughout central and northeast Pennsylvania. GML offers a wide range of routine and specialized testing in clinical and anatomic pathology. We offer the resources of a national laboratory with the convenience and personalized attention of local service. We are dedicated to service excellence, teaching, accountability, respect and teamwork, and we offer many growth opportunities. Our laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists and AABB. ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of 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. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. | 
