Phlebotomist - Per Diem

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

98d

About The Position

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience required.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a nursing assistant (NA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), certified medical assistant (CMA) or similar.
• Military experience as US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties.
• Graduation from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of tasks to provide a specimen of highest analytical quality for testing.
• Independently perform venipunctures and skin punctures on all age groups, from neonates through adults.
• Obtain blood specimens and process specimens for analysis.
• Utilize appropriate computer systems to register patients and facilitate billing.
• Perform overall specimen accessioning and processing.
• Explain the blood drawing process and show a comforting attitude toward patients.
• Exhibit knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements.
• Perform accessioning procedures accurately to ensure positive identification of specimens.
• Recognize and resolve discrepancies as appropriate.
• Evaluate specimen suitability and acceptability.
• Perform testing and record Point of Care instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control as assigned.
• Handle and replenish reagents and supplies according to established protocols.
• Follow established reporting procedures as appropriate.
• Navigate and access multiple computer applications as needed.
• Provide phlebotomy coverage as required to Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or perform in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• 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.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health.
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees