Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomies on patients of all age groups
• Perform patient registrations and order laboratory tests in the EMR
• Process laboratory specimens
• Collect specialized tests
• Perform breath alcohol testing

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Valid Driver's license or eligible for a Commonwealth of PA driver's license if out of state
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – required prior to the end of the orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Medical terminology is helpful

Benefits

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.

Pay

Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

Schedule

Varied hours, day/evenings, weekend 2/12's, 2/8's

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 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

Why Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.