Medical Laboratory Technician - Pathology Lab

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement and Life Insurance Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Penn State Health is hiring for a Child Life position at Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania. This role focuses on assessing and providing psychosocial interventions for pediatric patients, utilizing therapeutic techniques and a facility dog to aid in care.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field, possess one year of supervised experience, and complete a Child Life internship. The position offers full-time work with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies, Education, or Psychology required.
• One (1) year supervised experience in an established Child Life Program.
• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing and developing psychosocial interventions for pediatric patients.
• Implement and evaluate therapeutic Child Life interventions.
• Utilizes a facility dog to provide therapy.

Skills

Child Life interventions

Assessment and planning

Therapeutic support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 4:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for assessing, developing, planning, implementing and evaluating psychosocial interventions that support the educational, developmental, emotional and therapeutic needs of pediatric patients and their families. Utilizes a facility dog to provide therapeutic Child Life interventions within the inpatient setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies, Education, or Psychology required or related degree.
• One (1) year supervised experience in an established Child Life Program.
• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree preferred.
• Child Life Certification 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.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• 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.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

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 each day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population and our community.

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