Phlebotomist Mobile - Office Building II (GOB II)

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is hiring a mobile phlebotomist to collect blood and other human specimens in clinical and nonclinical settings. The role supports patient care through safe, efficient, high-quality laboratory services and requires collaboration with clinical and nonclinical colleagues. The employee performs venipunctures and skin punctures, identifies patients, collects and labels specimens, and handles accessioning and processing. The role may serve patients in acute, post-acute, clinic, and field service areas, as needed, and includes troubleshooting physician orders, supporting patients, mentoring students and new employees, managing inventory, and contributing to continuous-improvement investigations. The phlebotomist works under the leadership of a Phlebotomist III, Preanalytical Specialist, Team Lead, Supervisor, or other Laboratory Leader, escalating issues as appropriate. The position requires independent and accountable work, sound judgment, adaptability, effective communication, and compliance with organizational policies and safety protocols. Employees must carry a mobile phlebotomy toolkit weighing up to 15 pounds, maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record, and follow fleet maintenance requirements. Initial and annual competency requirements include learning-management-system training, an exam, and direct observation. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The posting considers Phlebotomist I, II, and III qualifications at appropriate compensation, with salary commensurate with experience. The posted experience tiers are: Phlebotomist I, less than one year; Phlebotomist II, one to two years or graduation from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program; and Phlebotomist III, Phlebotomist II qualifications plus ASCP certification and completion of the internal preceptor course. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on day shifts at Geisinger Office Building II.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Valid driver's license and clean driving record; annual driver record checks apply.
Ability to carry and lift 15 pounds.
Communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, laboratory services, phlebotomy, and preceptor skills.
Ability to meet initial and annual competency requirements.
Compliance with fleet maintenance policy and vehicle preventative maintenance schedules.

Nice To Haves

Military medical experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic Specialist (68W), Aerospace Medical Technician (4N0X1), or in another medical specialty will be considered.
Phlebotomist III qualifications include Phlebotomist II qualifications, ASCP certification, and completion of the internal preceptor course.

Responsibilities

Collect blood and human specimens in clinical and nonclinical settings, including acute, post-acute, clinic, and field service areas as needed.
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
Verify patient identity and perform specimen collection, labeling, accessioning, processing, and related handling.
Apply specimen acceptability and rejection criteria and troubleshoot physician orders as needed.
Collaborate with clinical and nonclinical colleagues to promote a safe environment and positive patient outcomes.
Work independently and accountably, adapt to changing conditions, and escalate issues to laboratory leadership as appropriate.
Carry the mobile phlebotomy toolkit and comply with applicable safety protocols at non-Geisinger facilities.
Use relevant Geisinger business applications and tools.
Mentor students and new employees.
Manage inventory as directed by the site or regional lead.
Complete initial and annual competency requirements, including training, an exam, and direct observation.
Contribute to continuous-improvement work, including root cause analyses and other investigations.
Maintain the vehicle according to fleet maintenance policy and preventative maintenance schedules.
Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, accountability, sound judgment, and alignment with Geisinger core values.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with rapid accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Healthcare benefits are available from day one for full-time and part-time positions, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.