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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p, rotate weekends variable

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for the oversight of the workflow on a daily basis in the Specimen Processing area. Maintaining customer needs focused approach to facilitate laboratory specimen processing while adhering to specimen regulatory requirements. Coordinates employee training for new hires and maintenance of yearly competency reviews for current staff as necessary including daily staff scheduling and maintenance of on-call sign up. Monitors quality initiatives at the departmental level in conjunction with department metrics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Associate's degree required

Minimum two (2) years related laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Strong organizational skills and project management skills, previous experience with processing specimens in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.

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, 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 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: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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