Evening Specimen Processing Technician | Lab

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Technical Lab Associate for the Specimen Processing Area. The position involves receiving specimens, verifying identities, entering orders in the Lab Information System, and preparing samples for analysis. Evening shift with full details in the posting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with six months of related experience preferred, and offers a PRN work arrangement with stated shift times and differential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Six (6) months job related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive laboratory specimens and verify identity and acceptability.
• Enter orders for laboratory testing into the Lab Information System.
• Prepare specimens for analysis and storage.
• Answer telephone and provide information on specimen requirements and test status.
• Prepare specimens for referral to outside reference laboratories and ensure storage requirements are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic lab procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lab Information System (LIS)

Specimen handling

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Technical Lab Associate for the Specimen Processing Area. The position involves receiving specimens, verifying identities, entering orders in the Lab Information System, and preparing samples for analysis. Evening shift with full details in the posting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with six months of related experience preferred, and offers a PRN work arrangement with stated shift times and differential.