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Full Time (80 Hours/Biweekly)

Shift: Evenings (8:30-17:00)

M-F w/ weekend & holiday rotation.

General Summary

Performs a variety of general support duties in specimen procurement, clerical office, central processing, and/or other assigned areas at an entry skills level. Functions in on- and/or off-site service areas. May work any part of a 24 hour period. May be required to accept on-call responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

+ Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers.

+ May receive specimens into the laboratory, process specimens, deliver specimens to on- and off-site locations, store specimens for future analysis and dispose of specimens.

+ May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations.

+ May collect specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.

+ Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.

+ Provides complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.

Common Expectations:

+ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

+ Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

+ Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.

+ Maintains required records, reports, and statistics as directed.

+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

+ Assists in care and maintenance of laboratory work area and furnishings/equipment.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ High School Diploma or GED Required

Licenses:

+ Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred

Courses and Training:

+ Medical terminology. Upon Hire Preferred and

Quality of Life

Located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, WellSpan Evangelical shares its picturesque, riverside home with Bucknell University-providing access to the arts, entertainment and sporting events while maintaining a small-town setting.

The local school district ranks among the best in the state in academics, athletics and the arts. Despite its tranquil, rural setting, Lewisburg is just three hours from New York City and Philadelphia and four hours from Pittsburgh.

The region is home to the majestic Susquehanna River. We are also surrounded by state parks, scenic country roads, abundant fishing streams and year-round recreational opportunities. The region also offers a number of land and water trails. Photo Courtesy Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau/VisitCentralPA.org

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.