Histology Technician 29-35 per hour

PennState Health is seeking a Histology Technician for a job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
& Requirements

Specialty:

Histology Technician
Discipline:

Allied Health Professional
Duration:

Ongoing
40 hours per week
Shift:

8 hours, days
Employment Type:

Staff
SUMMARY 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 QUALIFICATION(S):

High School Diploma plus additional training or equivalent knowledge required

Training of up to 18 months beyond the high school level or equivalent knowledge required Applicants trained outside of the United States must provide documentation of equivalency evaluation of their education and training to ensure it is equivalent to CLIA requirements. The equivalency evaluations will be performed by a nationally recognized organization. Ex. National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). The applicant is responsible for paying the cost of the equivalency evaluation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Six (6) months job related experience preferred.

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.

For more information:

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.

For a full list with more detailed information:

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.

Recruiter:

Rebecca L. Stuckey
Penn State Health Job ID #. Posted job title: Technical Lab Associate - Day Shift - Histology
About PennState Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they're needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It's an opportunity to be a part of a team that's changing lives every day.
Benefits

Holiday Pay
Continuing Education
401k retirement plan
Pet insurance
Wellness and fitness programs
Employee assistance programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Benefits start day 1
Life insurance
Discount program