Phlebotomist - Days

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is hiring a Phlebotomist to support its mission of providing exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. The role involves collecting blood and other human specimens in clinical settings and helping create a safe, positive patient experience. The position supports a varied patient population, including patients in inpatient, acute, post-acute, clinic, and field service areas as needed. Phlebotomists may also troubleshoot physician orders, process specimens for testing, and assist patients. Phlebotomist I, II, and III qualifications will be considered at appropriate compensation, with salary commensurate with experience. Related work experience and military medical experience will be considered. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The Phlebotomist performs venipunctures and skin punctures according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, accessioning, and processing. The role works under the leadership of a Phlebotomist III, Preanalytical Specialist, Team Lead, Supervisor, or other Laboratory Leader, escalating issues as appropriate. Phlebotomists work independently and accountably in assigned care areas, use relevant Geisinger applications and tools, maintain inventory as directed, and complete initial and annual competencies through the Learning Management System, including an exam and direct-observation checklist. The position may mentor students and new employees and assist with continuous improvement, root cause analyses, and other investigations. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Phlebotomist I is for candidates with less than one year of experience. Phlebotomist II is for candidates with one to two years of experience or graduates of Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program. Phlebotomist III requires Phlebotomist II qualifications and ASCP certification. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. The posting lists Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Geisinger offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one; a 401(k) plan with automatic employer contributions; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; wellness incentives; family support benefits; and employee assistance resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is listed.
Communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, laboratory services, phlebotomy, and preceptor skills.
Ability to demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking, sound judgment, and effective teamwork.
Phlebotomist I: less than one year of experience.
Phlebotomist II: one to two years of experience or graduation from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program.
Phlebotomist III: Phlebotomist II qualifications and ASCP certification.

Nice To Haves

Related work experience is preferred.
Experience as a nursing assistant, certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, certified medical assistant, or in a similar role will be considered.
Military medical experience will be considered, including U.S. Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman, Aerospace Medical Technician (4N0X1), or related medical specialties.
Graduation from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program qualifies toward Phlebotomist II consideration.

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; understand specimen acceptability and rejection criteria.
Collect specimens in acute, post-acute, clinic, and field service areas as needed.
Troubleshoot physician orders, process specimens for testing, and assist patients.
Collaborate and communicate with clinical counterparts to support patient care and a safe environment.
Work independently and accountably in assigned care areas, adapting to changing conditions and escalating issues to laboratory leadership as appropriate.
Use relevant Geisinger business applications and tools.
Manage inventory as directed by the site or regional lead.
Complete initial and annual competencies through the Learning Management System, including an exam and direct-observation checklist.
Mentor students and new employees.
Assist with continuous improvement objectives, root cause analyses, and other investigative processes.
Conduct work in alignment with Geisinger's values, competencies, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Medical, 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 accruing time.
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 care services, 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.