Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing

Job TitlePenn State Health - Holy Spirit Medical CenterLocation: Camp Hill, PAWork Type: PRNFTE: 0.001Shift: VariedEvening Shift Differential: $2.00/hourNight Shift Differential: $2.50/hourHours: Varied hoursSummary Of Position:Responsible for receiving laboratory specimens (blood and other body fluids), insuring specimen identity and acceptability; entering orders for laboratory testing into the Lab Information System; and entering patient demographic and insurance information into the patient registration system. Prepares specimens for analysis. Answers telephone and provides information related to specimen requirements, test availability, specimen testing status; provides laboratory results. Prepares specimens for referral to outside reference laboratories and insures that all storage requirements are met.Minimum Qualifications :High School Diploma or equivalent plus additional training or equivalent knowledge requiredPreferred Qualifications:Six (6) months job related experience preferredWhy 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 Holy Spirit Medical Center?Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 281 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life-threatening injuries.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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination. Penn State Health