Medical Lab Scientist I - Microbiology

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Discount

Total Rewards Program

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Microbiology for night shifts. The role involves performing complex tests on blood, body fluids, and tissues to aid diagnosis and treatment. You will identify microorganisms, cross-match blood, and prepare cells for cellular therapies.

Shift is Sunday-Thursday 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with a $2.50/hour night differential; benefits include a robust rewards program and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent substitution for certified MLS/MT
• If not certified, must be eligible for ASCP/AMT or equivalent and certified within 18 months

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues
• Identify bacteria, parasites and other microorganisms; analyze chemical content of fluids
• Cross match blood for transfusion and organ transplantation; prepare cells for cellular therapies

Skills

ASCP eligibility

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MLS/MT certification eligibility

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10:30p - 7:00a

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible to perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, analyze chemical content of fluids, cross match blood for transfusion and organ transplantation, aseptically prepare cells for use in cellular therapies. The results of these tests are used in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor’s Degree or if currently certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or a Medical Technologist, an Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training may be substituted for a Bachelors.

• If not currently certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or a Medical Technologists, must be eligible for the ASCP, AMT or equivalent board certification exam and must be Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certified within 18 months of hire.

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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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.

Union: Non Bargained

Position Medical Lab Scientist I - Microbiology

Location US:PA: Hershey | Laboratory | Full Time

Req ID 103753