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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Laboratory Student Intern contributes to laboratory operations through tasks and responsibilities that support the areas of Phlebotomy, Core lab, Microbiology, Blood Bank (Donor and Transfusion), Point of Care, Pathology, or Reference Testing. These are all areas in which the student is pursuing the educational requirements for a clinical certification at the time of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

+ Supports the laboratory by performing specific tasks from other positions as assigned.

+ Performs initial evaluation and handling of incoming specimens: separation, centrifugation and preservation procedures; sorts and organizes specimen batches.

+ Organizes, labels and numbers specimen, worksheets, and appropriate test materials in test set-up. Measures and dispenses specimens and reagents in test system.

+ Communicates effectively both in writing and verbally. Answers telephone and communicates information, including clinical information, as appropriate. Accurately documents information in multiple computer systems as well as on paper logs and checklists.

+ Observes laboratory safety practices and meets regulatory requirements within scope of experience.

+ Displays the values and Every Time Behaviors of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

+ Accepts assignment to weekend and holiday rotations as needed.

+ Observes and reports unusual situations and conditions to responsible person. Participates in root cause analysis and corrective actions as indicated, within scope of experience.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ A high school diploma or equivalent (GED)

+ Enrollment in a bachelors or associates degree program to obtain certification in a clinical laboratory science (for example: CLS, MLT, CT, HT)

This position requires FBI and Child Abuse Clearances #LI-MD1

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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