Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem

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.

Assesses, accessions, and processes patient specimens in preparation for testing in the various sections of Laboratory Medicine

• Safely handles potentially infectious blood, body fluids, body tissues, and other patient specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assess suitability and acceptability of patient specimens.
• Reject unacceptable specimens according to established protocols.
• Match order information with specimen information to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
• Accessions and results according to procedure via appropriate computer application.
• Correctly assign billing numbers, location codes, and physician numbers.
• Verify physician orders when test requests are unclear.
• Prepare specimens as appropriate including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling.
• Deliver prepared specimens to appropriate testing area in a timely manner.
• Apply laboratory programs to store specimens and to locate, retrieve, and process specimens for additional testing as requested.
• Maintain computer logs, quality control, disinfection procedures, and departmental assigned duties.
• Manage phone inquiries and provide information regarding specimen collection, transport, and patient results as appropriate.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Naviagate and access multiple computer applications as needed.
• Assist with packaging ordering and referral of specimens to reference laboratories in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation and commercial carrier regulations as required.
• Troubleshoot missing specimens and other preanalytical errors including courier log review, specimen archives.
• Maintain equipment, participate in established preventative maintenance program, and alert supervisor of any equipment problems.
• Assist in proper handling, storage, and maintenance of supplies, notify supervisor when inventory is low.
• Complete departmental continuing education requirements.
• Successfully complete initial and periodic competency assessments for all assigned job functions.
• As appropriate, perform testing processes within scope of laboratory assistant duties. Complete related training and maintain competency to perform assigned testing processes.

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.

POSTING FOR 2026 MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST STUDENTS

Educational and other requirements:

• Laboratory Assistant I - less than 1 year of experience; HS diploma or GED
• Laboratory Assistant II - Minimum 1 year of experience or one of the following will be accepted in lieu of required experience:

1. Bachelor or Associate degree in clinical or related science field

2. Enrollment with a minimum of at least two semesters completed of an associate or bachelor’s degree in clinical or related science field that includes introductory classes in biology or chemistry

3. ASCP Certified as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

• Per Diem
• Shift dependent upon site

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves.

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Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free…