Special Hematology Lab Tech | Day Shift | Tuition Support

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well program

Total Rewards Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, analyze chemical content of fluids, and cross match blood for transfusion and organ transplantation, aseptically preparing cells for use in cellular therapies.

This full-time day-shift position supports the laboratory in Hershey, with results used for diagnosis, treatment, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited program (NAACLS/ABHES) or equivalent.
• Medical Lab Technician Certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment for all Medical Lab Technicians at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Department of Pathology.
• Applicants trained outside the United States must provide credential evaluation to meet CLIA equivalency requirements.

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; aseptically prepare cells for cellular therapies.

Education

Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Lab Technician Certification

Credential evaluation for CLIA equivalency (for international applicants)

Job description

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, analyze chemical content of fluids, and cross match blood for transfusion and organ transplantation, aseptically preparing cells for use in cellular therapies.

This full-time day-shift position supports the laboratory in Hershey, with results used for diagnosis, treatment, and