Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied Shifts Monday - Friday, Every third weekend 2:30p-11:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for collecting blood specimens (phlebotomy) from inpatients and outpatients and receiving other laboratory specimens, i.e., 24 hour urine containers, sputum, stool specimens and splitting of random urine specimens. Enters, verifies, and updates patient demographic and insurance information into various information systems. Responsible for performing and reporting bedside glucose testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

High School Diploma or equivalent required. 

Six (6) months phlebotomy experience required or completion of an internship through a certified training program required.

Pass a written test with at least 80%.

Hands on phlebotomy skills must be demonstrated on volunteer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Bedside glucose and pediatric collection experience preferred. 

Phlebotomy Certification, general computer skills, CPR and additional language skills (i.e. Spanish) preferred. 

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 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, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Teamsters Local 776

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