Phlebotomist Mobile - Office Building II (GOB II)

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories, where you can find your passion for caring and innovation in state-of-the-art laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. As a phlebotomist, you will be a friendly face collecting samples for analysis, responsible for venipunctures and skin punctures on a varied patient population in inpatient settings. The role also involves troubleshooting physician orders, processing specimens for testing, and aiding patients. Geisinger employs phlebotomists across different skill levels (I, II, and III) and supports staff in pursuing ASCP certification and becoming trainers. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Valid Driver's License
Clean driver record required
Employee is subject to annual driver record checks
Adhere to GSS fleet maintenance policy and adhere to vehicle preventative maintenance schedules
Ability to carry/lift 15 pounds (mobile phlebotomy toolkit)
Strong problem-solving skills
Critical thinking skills to adjust to changing work conditions
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstration of individual and team accountability
Practice of sound judgement and decision making

Nice To Haves

Experience as a nursing assistant (NA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), certified medical assistant (CMA) or similar
Military experience (US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties)
ASCP Certification (for Phlebotomist III qualification)

Responsibilities

Collection and procurement of blood and human specimens in the clinical and non clinical setting
Collaborate with clinical and non clinical counterparts to provide a safe environment that promotes the best possible outcomes
Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to the Clinical laboratory Standards Institute guidelines
Demonstrates competency in patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, accessioning, and processing
Exhibit strong problem-solving skills
Understands the criteria for specimen acceptability and rejection
Functions effectively in a team environment
Works under the leadership of Phlebotomist III, Preanaytical Specialist, Team Lead, Supervisor, or other Laboratory Leader and escalates issues accordingly
Possess critical thinking skills to adjust to changing work conditions
Carries out responsibilities in an independent and accountable manner in all assigned care areas
Required to follow supplemental safety protocols at any non-Geisinger facilities
Function as an autonomous end user of relevant Geisinger business applications and tools
Required to carry the mobile phlebotomy toolkit – ability to carry/lift 15 pounds
Performs collection of specimens in the Acute, Post-acute, Clinic and Field Service areas as needed
Mentor students and new employees
Expected to conduct themselves in alignment with Geisinger core values and competencies
Inventory management as required and directed by site or regional lead
Requires initial and annual competency via Learning Management System which includes an exam and direct observation checklist
Fosters a collaborative approach to delivering patient care, with effective communication and interpersonal skills, demonstration of individual and team accountability, and practice of sound judgement and decision making
Assists with continuous improvement objectives including root cause analyses and other investigative processes
Troubleshooting physician orders
Processing specimens for testing
Aiding patients

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners