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Penn State Health Lab Associate Blood Bank - DAY SHIFT - Blood Bank in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location : US:PA:Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Day
Hours : 7:00a - 3:30p
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for evaluating blood donors to determine eligibility for donation. Also responsible for determining blood component availability for patients; verifying physician laboratory orders and insurance coverage for apheresis patients; registering patients in hospital registration system; preparing blood components from fresh whole blood units; accessioning patient specimens into the laboratory information system; modifying blood products for patient requirements and issue. Assists in maintaining laboratory compliance through management of critical documents, temperature monitoring system documentation and inventory management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma plus 1 year job related experience required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.
Ability to understand Insurances and pass necessary exams required.
Ability to learn computer applications (BBCS, Sunquest, Cerner, Powerchart) required.
Good phone, communication and customer service skills required.
Good math skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Ability to understand orders from physicians, nurses and technologists.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Medical Office assistant training preferred Experience in clinic, donor center and/or hospital setting preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to sit/stand/walk constantly.
Able to lift/carry 0-25 lbs frequently; 26-100 lbs occasionally.
Able to push/pull 0-25 lbs frequently; 26-100 lbs occasionally.
Able to climb occasionally; reach frequently.
Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping.
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 (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/sites/default/files/Careers/Accommodation%20Statement%20-%20CAREERS.pdf) for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union : Non Bargained
Position Lab Associate Blood Bank - DAY SHIFT - Blood Bank
Location US:PA:Hershey | Allied Health | Full Time
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