Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Evening shift differential

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to draw blood for tests and transfusions, explain procedures to patients, and assist in patient recovery. The role is part-time with evening shifts and varied start times, offering valuable experience in a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a phlebotomy training program, with preferred applicants having phlebotomy experience or enrollment in an RN/LPN program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy training program required.
• Six months of Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current enrollment in RN or LPN program acceptable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Phlebotomy training

Phlebotomy experience

RN/LPN student

Medical assistant program

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

RN or LPN program enrollment

Medical assistant program completion

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Enola

Work Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.50

Shift: Evening

Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour

Hours: Varied Start time between 1:00p - 2:30p with rotating weekends

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 HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

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 Employer and 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.

Position Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory

Location US:PA:Enola | Laboratory | Part Time