Posted: 28-Jan-25
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Internal Number: 68691
*New enhanced rates and comprehensive benefits to help you grow personally and professionally*
Penn State Health - St Joseph Regional
Location: US:PA: Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential:$2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential:$2.50/hour
Hours: 7:00a - 7:00p , EVERY 3RD WKND FLOAT
Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The laboratory assistant is responsible for performing phlebotomies on patients of all age groups, performing patient registrations and ordering laboratory tests in the EMR, processing of laboratory specimens, the collection of specialized tests, and performing breath alcohol testing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- Valid Driver's license or eligible for a Commonwealth of PA driver's license if out of state
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Completion of a phlebotomy, certified nursing assistant, or medical assistant training course
- Certification with ASCP or the National Healthcareer Association, Inc. as a certified phlebotomy technician or other discipline listed above
- Customer service experience
- Must have the ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast paced environment
- Medical terminology is helpful
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.
For more information: About Us | Careers | Penn State Health
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.
For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.
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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.