Phlebotomy Specialist

Job Summary:

Penn State Health is seeking a skilled Phlebotomy Specialist to join our team. As a Phlebotomy Specialist, you will be responsible for collecting blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients, as well as receiving and processing other laboratory specimens. This is a full-time position with a varied shift schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities:

Collect blood specimens from patients using aseptic techniques and following established protocols
Receive and process other laboratory specimens, including 24-hour urine containers, sputum, and stool specimens
Enter and verify patient demographic and insurance information into various information systems
Perform and report bedside glucose testing as needed

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Six months of phlebotomy experience or completion of an internship through a certified training program required
Pass a written test with at least 80% accuracy
Demonstrate hands-on phlebotomy skills on a volunteer basis

Preferred Qualifications:

Bedside glucose and pediatric collection experience preferred
Phlebotomy certification and general computer skills preferred
CPR certification and additional language skills, such as Spanish, preferred

Why Penn State Health?

Penn State Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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
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

For more information:

Penn State Health is 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, marital 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 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, or email for more detailed steps for assistance.

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