Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness discounts

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients, receive other laboratory specimens, and manage patient data in various information systems. The role includes performing bedside glucose testing and potential pediatric collection tasks.

Hours vary with rotation and evenings; benefits include tuition discount and comprehensive Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months phlebotomy experience required or completion of an internship through a certified training program required.
• Phlebotomy Certification, CPR and additional language skills (e.g. Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients and receive other laboratory specimens.
• Enter, verify, and update patient demographic and insurance information in information systems.
• Perform and report bedside glucose testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Bedside glucose collection

Pediatric collection experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

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:Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:Varied hours Monday-Friday, rotating every third weekend , hours TBD

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for collecting blood specimens (phlebotomy) from inpatients and outpatients and receiving other laboratory specimens, i.e., 24 hour urine containers, sputum, stool specimens and splitting of random urine specimens. Enters, verifies, and updates patient demographic and insurance information into various information systems. Responsible for performing and reporting bedside glucose testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months phlebotomy experience required or completion of an internship through a certified training program required.
• Pass a written test with at least 80%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bedside glucose and pediatric collection experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification, general computer skills, CPR and additional language skills (i.e. Spanish) preferred.

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 Wellwith Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balancedwith Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Securedwith Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewardedwith Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supportedby 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 Employerand 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.