Phlebotomist - Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) is hiring a phlebotomist to support Geisinger Medical Laboratories’ mission of providing exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. The role collects blood specimens from patients in an inpatient setting and supports a varied patient population, from neonates through adults. Phlebotomists also troubleshoot physician orders, process specimens for testing, and assist patients. Phlebotomist I, II, and III qualifications will be considered at the appropriate compensation level, with salary commensurate with experience. Experience as a nursing assistant, certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, certified medical assistant, or in a similar role may be considered, as may related military medical experience. The position is based in a clinical environment and may require coverage at Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or patients’ homes. The Phlebotomist II performs venipunctures and skin punctures independently, obtains and processes specimens, registers patients, facilitates billing, and carries out specimen accessioning and processing. The position requires communicating with patients about the blood-drawing process and providing a comforting experience. Other assigned duties may include point-of-care testing and instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, and handling or replenishing reagents and supplies. Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams is required. Work is performed in accordance with applicable guidelines, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. The job posting describes a rotating shift and 40 scheduled weekly hours. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time hires. Shift differentials are $2.50 for evening or overnight shifts and $3.00 for weekend evening or weekend overnight shifts. Phlebotomist I is described as having less than one year of experience; Phlebotomist II as having 1–2 years of experience or graduation from Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy Program; and Phlebotomist III as having 2 or more years of experience and ASCP certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least 1 year of related work experience is preferred.
For Phlebotomist II: 1–2 years of experience or graduation from Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy Program.
Ability to perform venipunctures and skin punctures independently on all age groups for the Phlebotomist II level.
Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is listed.

Nice To Haves

Related experience as a nursing assistant (NA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), certified medical assistant (CMA), or in a similar role may be considered.
Related military medical experience may be considered, including US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related specialties.
For Phlebotomist III: 2 or more years of experience and ASCP certification.
ASCP certification and pursuing trainer opportunities are mentioned as possible career-development paths.

Responsibilities

Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
Collect specimens from patients across age groups, from neonates through adults.
Process specimens for analysis and perform specimen accessioning and processing.
Register patients using appropriate computer systems and facilitate billing.
Explain the blood-drawing process to patients and provide a comforting, supportive experience.
Follow collection requirements and ensure positive identification of specimens during accessioning.
Evaluate specimen suitability and acceptability; recognize and resolve discrepancies or refer problems as appropriate.
Perform assigned testing and record point-of-care 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 as appropriate.
Navigate and access multiple computer applications as needed.
Follow applicable policies and procedures, including compliance policies.
Provide phlebotomy coverage at Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or in-home for homebound patients when required.
Complete initial and subsequent competency exams.

Benefits

For full-time and part-time positions: 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, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off (PTO) accrual plan.
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 with care referrals, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
$5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires.