Phlebotomist - Days

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a phlebotomist to collect and procure blood and other human specimens in clinical settings. The position supports patient care by providing safe, accurate specimen collection and working collaboratively with clinical counterparts. The role primarily performs venipunctures and skin punctures for patients in an inpatient setting, with collection duties also covering acute, post-acute, clinic, and field service areas as needed. Additional tasks include troubleshooting physician orders, processing specimens for testing, and assisting patients. Phlebotomists are expected to identify patients correctly; collect, label, accession, and process specimens; assess specimen acceptability; and handle problems and changing work conditions appropriately. The role works under the leadership of a Phlebotomist III, Preanalytical Specialist, Team Lead, Supervisor, or other Laboratory Leader, escalating issues as appropriate. The position also involves mentoring students and new employees, managing inventory as directed, completing initial and annual competency requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement and investigative processes. Phlebotomist I, II, and III qualifications will be considered at compensation appropriate to experience. The job is performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least 1 year of related work experience is listed as required.
Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is listed.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate and interact effectively.
Ability to work independently and accountably and use sound judgment.
Understanding of specimen acceptability and rejection criteria.

Nice To Haves

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.
Related military medical experience will be considered, including US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties.
Phlebotomist II qualifications: 1–2 years of experience or graduation from Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy Program.
Phlebotomist III qualifications: Phlebotomist II qualifications and ASCP certification.
Phlebotomist I, II, and III experience levels are considered at appropriate compensation; salary is commensurate with experience.

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 accurately.
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 effectively and collaboratively with clinical counterparts and team members, communicating and exercising sound judgment.
Work independently and accountably in assigned care areas, adjusting to changing work conditions and escalating issues to laboratory leadership as appropriate.
Use relevant Geisinger business applications and tools as an autonomous end user.
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.
Assist with continuous improvement objectives, root cause analyses, and other investigative processes.
Conduct oneself in alignment with Geisinger core values and competencies and comply with organizational policies and job-specific obligations.

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 (PTO) 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 childcare, eldercare, and pet-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.
Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.