Medical Laboratory Technician - Lab Support

WellSpan Health; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician - Lab Support for rotating shifts in Waynesboro, PA. This part-time role involves a variety of technical and general duties across the laboratory departments.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing and testing under supervision, operating instruments, performing quality checks, and maintaining records. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for accurate data entry and reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College diploma with field indicated on the diploma within 6 months of hire required or
• College transcript within 6 months of hire required.
• Associates degree completion of MLT program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and/or specialized specimen collection, processing and testing procedures with supervision as appropriate.
• Operates laboratory instruments and records results.
• Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
• Identifies types of bacterial colonies and determines media requirements and biochemical reactions.
• May group or type blood and determine donor compatibility.
• Counts and analyzes blood and body fluids; performs coagulation testing.
• Performs chemical and/or immunological tests to identify substances.
• Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.

Skills

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Diploma with field indicated on diploma within 6 months

College Transcript Within 6 months

Associates Degree in MLT (preferred)

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician - Lab Support - Rotating

Waynesboro, PA, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 228113
• Job Category Clinical Care
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 12:38 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Shift4 - Rotating
• Locations 501 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, 17268, US
• Assignment Category Not Applicable
• FTE 0.5

Job Description

Shift: Various hours and shifts, mostly spanning from 6 am to 11 pm.
Rotating weekends and holidays.

General Summary

Performs a variety of technical and general duties. Functions in one or more laboratory division

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and/or specialized specimen collection, processing and testing procedures with supervision as appropriate.
• Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision; records results. May operate a variety of laboratory instruments.
• Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
• Makes periodic observations of materials derived from cultures and identifies types of bacterial colonies found by determination of cultural requirements and biochemical reactions in chemically-defined media.
• May group or type blood of donors and recipients. May determine compatibility of donor blood products with intended recipient.
• Counts, describes morphology of, and performs studies on blood and other body fluid cells. Performs coagulation testing.
• May perform chemical and/or immunological tests to identify and/or quantitate substances found in blood and other body fluids.
• Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Maintains required records, reports, and statistics as directed.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required and
• College Diploma As part of CAP requirements, a college diploma is required provided the field of study is indicated on the diploma within 6 months of hire. Required or
• College Transcript Within 6 months of hire. Required
• Associates Degree Completion of MLT program. Preferred

Work Experience

Courses and Training

• Certification eligible. Upon Hire Required and
• Medical laboratory technology or military advanced specialist. Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication and computer skills.

Benefits Offered

• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About the Team

Established in 1922 and located in the southeast corner of Franklin County, WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital has long served its South Central Pennsylvania community with award-winning care. One of eight premier hospital in the WellSpan System, WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital’s provides a community of 156,000 residents leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services, including award-winning stroke care. WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital was one of several WellSpan hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

We’re committed to improving the health of our community. At WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital, we work together to provide our neighbors with important health-related programs focused on disease prevention and management, early detection screening, and tools and resources to prevent disease through health fairs, seminars, children’s events, “fun runs,” and more.