Phlebotomist Mobile - Office Building II (GOB II)

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a mobile phlebotomist to collect blood and other human specimens in clinical and nonclinical settings. The role supports patient care by providing safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services and delivering a positive patient experience. The phlebotomist performs venipunctures and skin punctures, handles specimens from collection through processing, and may troubleshoot physician orders and assist patients. Work may take place in acute, post-acute, clinic, and field service areas, including inpatient settings. The employee works under the leadership of laboratory leaders while carrying out assigned responsibilities independently and accountably. Phlebotomist I, II, and III qualifications will be considered at compensation appropriate to experience. The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week on day shifts, at Geisinger Office Building II.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of related work experience is listed as required; the posting also states that Phlebotomist I applicants have less than 1 year of experience and Phlebotomist II applicants have 1–2 years of experience or have graduated from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record; annual driver-record checks apply.
Ability to carry and lift 15 pounds.
Skills in communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, laboratory services, phlebotomy, and preceptor skills.
Ability to demonstrate patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, accessioning, processing, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, accountability, and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

ASCP Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification; listed for Phlebotomist III qualifications.
Graduation from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program, as an alternative qualification for Phlebotomist II.
Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic Specialist (68W), Aerospace Medical Technician (4N0X1), or another medical specialty will be considered.
Internal preceptor course, required for the Phlebotomist III qualification described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Perform venipunctures and skin punctures in accordance with Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
Identify patients and collect, label, accession, and process specimens; apply 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 with clinical and nonclinical counterparts and function effectively as part of a team.
Work under laboratory leadership and escalate issues appropriately while carrying out assigned duties independently and accountably.
Use relevant Geisinger business applications and tools as an autonomous end user.
Carry the mobile phlebotomy toolkit and follow supplemental safety protocols at non-Geisinger facilities.
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.
Support continuous improvement, including root cause analyses and other investigative processes.
Follow GSS fleet maintenance policy and vehicle preventative-maintenance schedules; meet annual driver-record check requirements.
Conduct oneself in alignment with Geisinger core values and competencies and communicate effectively using sound judgment.

Benefits

Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Full benefits, including 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 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 a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with 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.