Lead Tech- Blood Bank

Penn State Health - Holy Spirit Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Camp Hill
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8
Recruiter Contact:

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Medical Lab Scientist II - Blood Bank is a crucial position responsible for providing support to the blood bank supervisor in overseeing the operations of the blood bank department within a healthcare facility. The incumbent will play a key role for ensuring the accurate and timely testing, processing, and distribution of blood products to meet the needs of patients and support medical staff. This is a lead position responsible for technical oversight for a team of medical laboratory scientists and technicians, ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Must be Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Technologist certified through ASCP, AMT or equivalent certification agency.
• If certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or a Medical Technologist, an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution may be substituted for a Bachelors.
• Two years clinical laboratory experience in related discipline required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of blood bank testing procedures, methodologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory guidelines and quality control standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

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: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

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: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 312 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life-threatening injuries.

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.

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.

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