Phlebotomist

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

48d•Onsite

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. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus! As a phlebotomist, you'll support Geisinger’s mission of providing exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. At Geisinger, our phlebotomists are the friendly faces that collect samples to be analyzed by our state-of-the-art labs. Supporting a varied patient population, you’ll be responsible for venipunctures/skin punctures on patients in our inpatient setting. There are many other tasks our phlebotomists complete, such as troubleshooting physician orders, processing specimens for testing, as well as aiding our patients. We have many different skill levels in our labs, from new to experienced phlebotomists, and all skill levels are well utilized. Geisinger employs phlebotomists in roles I, II, and III. We also have numerous staff members who pursue their ASCP certification and become trainers for our department! Phlebotomist I, II and III qualifications will be considered at appropriate compensation. Salary commensurate with experience. Experience as a nursing assistant (NA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), certified medical assistant (CMA) or similar will be considered! Military experience will be considered. US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties. Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Independently perform venipunctures and skin punctures on all age groups, from neonates through adults, to obtain blood specimens
Knowledge of processing specimens for analysis
Ability to utilize the appropriate computer systems to register patients, facilitate billing, accession laboratory specimens, and provide information
Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of tasks to provide a specimen of highest analytical quality for testing and accurate information for clients
Performing duties to support the goals and objectives to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction
Make patients feel relaxed and protected while collecting a blood sample
Explain the blood drawing process to patients and to show a comforting attitude toward patients creates an amiable environment
Demonstrates knowledge of and performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines
Exhibits knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements
Performs accessioning procedures appropriately and accurately to ensure positive identification of the specimens
Demonstrates good problem-solving skills
Recognizes and resolves discrepancies as appropriate
Evaluates specimen suitability/acceptability
Resolves or refers problems as appropriate
Performs testing and records Point-of-Care instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control as assigned
Handles and replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols as assigned
Follows established reporting procedures, computerized, verbal, and manual, as appropriate
Records and reports problems and solutions as appropriate
Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications including laboratory and hospital computer systems and the internet as needed
Knows and abides by policies and procedures including compliance policies
Provides phlebotomy coverage as required to group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or performs in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients
Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures

Benefits

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)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
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