Histotechnologist Mohs - Dermatology
Histotechnologist Mohs - Dermatology
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Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Healthplex WoodbineShift:
Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
NoJob Summary:
Processes and prepares tissue specimens for examination by Mohs surgeons.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 incutting mediato 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 theMohs surgeons.
- 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 alertssupervisorof any equipment problems.
- Assists in proper handling and storage of supplies notifiessupervisorwhen inventory is low.
- Assists with departments 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.
- Travel to other Mohs labs within the Dermatology service line up to 50
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 allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details:
Hours 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. depending on work load.
Travel: to other Mohs labs within the Dermatology service line up to 50
Weekends: None
Required: Graduate from Specialty Training Program
Preferred: Certified Histotechnician American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred upon hire
Preferred Experience: Minimum 1 yr Laboratory
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. To learn more: of working at Geisinger:
Full benefits (health dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices including an expanded network for outofarea employees and dependents
Pretax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
Companypaid life insurance shortterm disability and longterm 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 $5000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealthRewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Familyfriendly support including adoption and fertility assistance parental leave pay military leave pay and a free Caremembership 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 worklife support digital selfhelp tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance identity theft protection universal life and pet and legal insurance.
Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required) Associates Degree (Preferred)Experience:
Minimum of 1 yearLaboratory (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s):
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 ManagementOUR 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 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
