Phlebotomist Primary Care Milton - Part Time

Geisinger•Milton, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is hiring a Phlebotomist to collect and procure blood and other human specimens in a clinical setting. The role contributes to patient experience and collaborates with clinical counterparts to promote safe care and the best possible outcomes. Phlebotomists collect samples for laboratory analysis, troubleshoot physician orders, process specimens for testing, and assist patients. The position supports a varied patient population and may involve collection in acute, post-acute, clinic, and field service areas as needed. The position is based at Geisinger Primary Care Milton and is scheduled for part-time day work, Monday through Friday with a varying shift and a Saturday rotation. Phlebotomist I, II, and III qualifications will be considered at appropriate compensation; salary is commensurate with experience. The role operates under laboratory leadership and requires independent, accountable work, collaboration, sound judgment, and compliance with organization policies and job-specific obligations. Initial and annual competency requirements include Learning Management System coursework, an exam, and direct observation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least one year of related work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Phlebotomy skills.
Communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, and laboratory services skills.
Ability to perform venipunctures and skin punctures and to handle specimen identification, collection, labeling, accessioning, and processing.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing work conditions.

Nice To Haves

Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic Specialist (68W), Aerospace Medical Technician (4N0X1), or other medical specialty will be considered.
Phlebotomist II qualification: 1–2 years of experience or graduation from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program.
Phlebotomist III qualification: Phlebotomist II qualifications, ASCP certification, and completion of the internal preceptor course.
ASCP certification and becoming a department trainer.

Responsibilities

Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
Identify patients and collect, label, accession, and process specimens accurately.
Apply specimen acceptability and rejection criteria.
Work effectively with the team and escalate issues to laboratory leadership as appropriate.
Adjust to changing work conditions using critical thinking skills.
Carry out assigned responsibilities independently and accountably across assigned care areas.
Use relevant Geisinger business applications and tools as an autonomous end user.
Collect specimens in acute, post-acute, clinic, and field service areas as needed.
Mentor students and new employees.
Manage inventory as directed by the site or regional lead.
Complete initial and annual competency requirements through the Learning Management System, including an exam and direct observation checklist.
Communicate and collaborate effectively in support of patient care, team accountability, sound judgment, and decision-making.
Assist with continuous improvement objectives, including root cause analyses and other investigative processes.
Troubleshoot physician orders, process specimens for testing, and aid patients.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax 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 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, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through a free Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program with care referrals, 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 offered to full-time and part-time employees from day one.