Laboratory Assistant - DAY SHIFT - Pathology Lab

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing essential tasks such as phlebotomy, patient registration, and laboratory specimen processing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent multitasking and customer service skills. With a commitment to compassionate care, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients while enjoying a supportive work culture. Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Concierge Service for Scheduling

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Completion of phlebotomy or medical assistant training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomies on patients of all age groups.
• Process laboratory specimens and perform breath alcohol testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Multitasking

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant Training

Medical Assistant Training

Job description

Laboratory Assistant - DAY SHIFT - Pathology Lab

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Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Lancaster

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: Monday-Friday, every third weekend

Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The laboratory assistant is responsible for performing phlebotomies on patients of all age groups, performing patient registrations and ordering laboratory tests in the EMR, processing of laboratory specimens, the collection of specialized tests, and performing breath alcohol testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Completion of a phlebotomy, certified nursing assistant, or medical assistant training course.
• Certification with ASCP or the National Healthcareer Association, Inc. as a certified phlebotomy technician or other discipline listed above.
• Customer service experience.
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Medical terminology is helpful.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care