Laboratory Assistant I - Pathology Phlebotomy

Penn State Health; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness

Fitness Discounts

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

PAWS UP

HR Support

Job summary

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I - Pathology Phlebotomy to draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. The role supports patient care and safety in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include explaining procedures, preparing patients, and assisting in recovery after adverse reactions. Evening differential applies, with varied shifts and PRN hours; a foundation in phlebotomy is required or pursued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy training or medical assistant program completed.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience or RN/LPN student enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research.
• Explain procedures to patients and assist in recovery after adverse reactions.

Skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Medical assistant program

Job description

Laboratory Assistant I - Pathology Phlebotomy

Penn State Health -Holy Spirit Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Camp Hill
Work Type:PRN
FTE:0.001
Shift:Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours:Day and Evening Swing Shift: 5:00a - 1:30p or 2:30p - 11:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Proof of one of the following:

• Completion of a Phlebotomy training program
• Completion of medical assistant program
• Completion of an internship/training program that included venipuncture, skin puncture, patient preparation and post collection transportation/processing
• Currently/actively enrolled in an RN or LPN program
• Six (6) months of Phlebotomy experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• One (1) year of patient care experience working in the healthcare field

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 HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 281 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life-threatening injuries.

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 an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.