Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Laboratory

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee recognition program

Concierge service

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the Pathology Laboratory. The role involves performing phlebotomies across age groups, registering patients, and ordering tests in the EMR.

You will also process specimens, collect specialized tests, and conduct breath alcohol testing as required. Evening shift with a $2.00/hour shift differential, full-time hours, and a supportive team in a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred qualifications include phlebotomy, certified nursing assistant, or medical assistant training and national certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomies on patients of all ages.
• Register patients and order laboratory tests in the EMR.
• Process laboratory specimens and collect specialized tests.
• Perform breath alcohol testing as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Ability under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Lancaster

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Evening

Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour

Hours: 5-8hr shifts, every third weekend

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 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 - Pathology Laboratory

Location US:PA:Lancaster | Laboratory | Full Time