Lab Courier (Part-Time) - Client Services Laboratory

Job Title

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: PRN FTE: 0.001 Shift: Day Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00a - 2:30p

Summary Of Position

Responsible for driving HMC lab courier vehicle to assigned clinic routes. Once at the clinic sites pickup patient specimens, deliver mail, patient reports, and supplies to specific areas. Performs a variety of courier functions and venipunctures on hospital patients and home bound patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of phlebotomy experience required.
• Bedside glucose experiences preferred.
• A valid Driver's License with no moving violations within the past year.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Simple use of formulas, charts, tables, specification and schedules.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients.
• Courier experience preferred.

Physical Requirements*

• Able to sit & walk frequently; stand occasionally.
• Able to lift/carry 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-50 lbs occasionally.
• Able to push/pull 0-10 lbs frequently.
• Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.
• Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping.

*Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this role.

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 Milton Hershey Medical Center?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 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.

Union: Teamster Equivalent (PT/PRN)