Medical Lab Technician - Pathology Lab

Location: Lancaster, PA | Full Time | 1.00 FTE | Night Shift

About the Role

The medical laboratory technician, under minimal supervision, is responsible for independently performing complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues that includes standardized microscopic, chemical, and/or bacteriological testing. All testing is performed in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, FDA, CAP, OSHA, CUA, and Joint Commission regulations and guidelines. Test results are used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution OR be a high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least a duration of 50 weeks and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
• Must be eligible for ASCP, AMT or equivalent board certification exam and must be Medical Laboratory Technician certified within 18 months of hire.

Benefits

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave.
• Retirement plans, extended illness bank, life insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Competitive pay and tuition reimbursement.
• PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solution Center, learning and organizational development, virtual benefits orientation, and employee-exclusive concierge service for scheduling.

Pay

Night shift differential: $2.50/hour.

Schedule

3 x 12-hour shifts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

About the Workplace

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot, 129-bed acute care hospital providing enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services for residents of Lancaster and York counties. The team is committed to compassionate care for a diverse patient population, the community, and each other through core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.