Laboratory Assistant - VARIED SHIFTS - Pathology Lab

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading clinical laboratory organization is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to perform essential tasks such as phlebotomies, patient registrations, and processing of laboratory specimens. This part-time PRN position supports various shifts and offers a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking and strong customer service skills. Candidates are expected to be graduates with relevant training or certification, eager to contribute to the community's health care needs.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Pay

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy, certified nursing assistant, or medical assistant training course preferred.
• Certification as a certified phlebotomy technician or other discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomies on patients of all age groups.
• Handle patient registrations and order laboratory tests.
• Process laboratory specimens and perform breath alcohol testing.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to multitask

Medical terminology

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of phlebotomy training

Certification with ASCP or National Healthcareer Association

Job description

Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.01
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours: Day/Eve
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.