Phlebotomist - Days

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is hiring a Phlebotomist to collect and procure blood and other human specimens in clinical settings. The role supports patient care by providing safe, efficient specimen collection and collaborating with clinical colleagues. The position involves venipunctures and skin punctures, patient identification, specimen labeling, accessioning and processing, and understanding specimen acceptance and rejection criteria. Phlebotomists may work in acute, post-acute, clinic, and field service areas as needed, and may troubleshoot physician orders and assist patients. The position is based at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on days. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The Phlebotomist works under the leadership of a Phlebotomist III, Preanalytical Specialist, Team Lead, Supervisor, or other Laboratory Leader, escalating issues as appropriate. The role requires independent and accountable work, adaptability to changing conditions, effective use of Geisinger business applications and tools, and strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal, critical-thinking, and judgment skills. The position also includes mentoring students and new employees, inventory management as directed, and participation in continuous-improvement work such as root cause analyses. Initial and annual competency assessments are required through the Learning Management System, including an exam and direct-observation checklist. Geisinger will consider candidates for Phlebotomist I, II, or III at appropriate compensation, with salary commensurate with experience. Phlebotomist I is for less than one year of experience; Phlebotomist II requires one to two years of experience or graduation from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program; and Phlebotomist III requires Phlebotomist II qualifications and ASCP certification. 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, as will relevant military medical experience. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, critical thinking, and sound judgment.
Ability to function effectively in a team environment and work independently and accountably.
Ability to use relevant computer applications and tools.
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.
Initial and annual competency completion, including an exam and direct-observation checklist.

Nice To Haves

Related work experience is preferred.
Experience as a nursing assistant (NA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), certified medical assistant (CMA), or in a similar role will be considered.
Relevant military medical experience will be considered, including US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, and US Navy Hospital Corpsman or related medical specialties.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Responsibilities

Collect and procure blood and human specimens in clinical settings.
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures according to Clinical 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.
Work independently and accountably across assigned care areas; adjust to changing conditions and escalate issues appropriately.
Use relevant Geisinger business applications and tools.
Mentor students and new employees.
Manage inventory as required and 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.
Collaborate with clinical colleagues and contribute to patient safety and positive outcomes.
Assist with continuous-improvement objectives, including root cause analyses and other investigative processes.
Conduct oneself in alignment with Geisinger core values, competencies, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
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 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, 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, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Domestic partner benefits.