What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist – Blood Bank Generalist position at Penn State Health?
Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours: Day or Night Shift
Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Medical Laboratory Scientist – Blood Bank (Generalist)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with strong Blood Bank experience to join our clinical laboratory team. This role is responsible for independently performing complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues that includes standardized microscopic, chemical, and/or bacteriological testing. Generalist experience with a passion for high-quality patient care and expertise across multiple laboratory disciplines, including Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Transfusion Services.
The successful candidate may hold credentials as a Medical Technologist, MLS, MLT, Med Tech, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Lab Tech, and will play a critical role in supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
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:
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.
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.
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Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours: Day or Night Shift
Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Medical Laboratory Scientist – Blood Bank (Generalist)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with strong Blood Bank experience to join our clinical laboratory team. This role is responsible for independently performing complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues that includes standardized microscopic, chemical, and/or bacteriological testing. Generalist experience with a passion for high-quality patient care and expertise across multiple laboratory disciplines, including Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Transfusion Services.
The successful candidate may hold credentials as a Medical Technologist, MLS, MLT, Med Tech, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Lab Tech, and will play a critical role in supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
- Must show proof of eligibility for the ASCP, ASCPi, AMT or equivalent board certification exam, upon hire.
- Must be Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certified within 18 months of hire.
- Previous year experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in an acute-care or hospital laboratory
- Blood Bank Experience
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.
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.
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.
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