Senior Laboratory Technical Specialist – Blood Bank

Hershey, Pennsylvania, Penn State Health – Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Location : US:PA:Hershey Work Type : Full Time FTE : 1. 00 Shift : Evening Hours : 3:00p – 11:30p SUMMARY OF POSITION : Responsible to perform complex laboratory tests used in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, and to perform key sectional responsibilities including monitoring the Quality Control Program. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science MT (ASCP) MLS (ASCP) or applicable certification plus 2 years job related experience.   NOTE: An individual with an Associate’s Degree and who is certified as a MLT (ASCP) and who has 4 years laboratory experience will be considered in circumstances where accreditation guidelines and/or regulations do not conflict. (Ex: ASHI guidelines do not allow us to consider an MLT for a senior technical specialist role in HLA).   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.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:  Good customer service and communication skills required.   PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS*:  Able to stand and walk frequently; sit constantly.   Able to lift/carry 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-75 lbs occasionally.   Able to push/pull 0-50 lbs occasionally.   Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.   Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping.   *Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this role.

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

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