Phlebotomist - Mountain Top Clinic - Days

Geisinger•Mountain Top, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is hiring a phlebotomist for Geisinger Primary Care Mountain Top. The role supports the delivery of exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. Phlebotomists collect blood samples for testing and interact with a varied patient population, providing care and assistance throughout the collection process. The Phlebotomist II independently performs venipunctures and skin punctures across all age groups, from neonates through adults. The position also involves registering patients in computer systems, facilitating billing, processing specimens, troubleshooting physician orders, and completing specimen accessioning. Phlebotomists explain the blood-drawing process and help patients feel comfortable. Depending on operational needs, the role may provide coverage at Medical Group offices or skilled nursing facilities, or perform in-home collections for homebound patients. Geisinger considers Phlebotomist I, II, and III qualifications at appropriate compensation, with salary commensurate with experience. Phlebotomist I typically has less than one year of experience; Phlebotomist II has one to two years of experience or graduation from Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy Program; and Phlebotomist III meets Phlebotomist II qualifications and has ASCP certification and completed the internal preceptor course. The position requires successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the employee must comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience (required).
Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Ability to perform venipunctures and skin punctures across all age groups, from neonates through adults.
Skills in communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, laboratory services, phlebotomy, and precepting.
Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy Program may qualify toward Phlebotomist II experience requirements.
ASCP certification and completion of the internal preceptor course are qualifications for Phlebotomist III.
Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic Specialist (68W), Aerospace Medical Technician (4N0X1), or in another medical specialty will be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
Follow appropriate specimen collection requirements and ensure specimens are correctly identified through accurate accessioning procedures.
Evaluate specimen suitability and acceptability; recognize and resolve discrepancies or refer problems as appropriate.
Register patients using computer systems, facilitate billing, and process and accession specimens for analysis.
Perform assigned Point of Care testing and record instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
Handle and replenish reagents and supplies according to established protocols when assigned.
Follow established reporting procedures and record and report problems and solutions.
Navigate and access multiple computer applications as needed.
Explain the blood-drawing process and provide a comforting, helpful patient experience.
Provide phlebotomy coverage at Medical Group offices or skilled nursing facilities, or perform in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients as required.
Complete initial and subsequent competency exams and comply with applicable policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full 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 an opportunity to earn 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; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.