Phlebotomist - USW UNION

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Phlebotomist to support its mission of providing exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. The role collects blood specimens for testing and provides accurate information to laboratory clients. Phlebotomists independently perform venipunctures and skin punctures on patients of all ages, from neonates through adults, and communicate with patients to explain the process and provide comfort. Work includes inpatient care and may involve coverage at Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients. The position also involves registering patients, facilitating billing, accessioning and processing specimens, evaluating specimen suitability, resolving discrepancies, and troubleshooting orders. Assigned duties may include performing point-of-care testing and documenting instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control, as well as handling and replenishing supplies. The role requires compliance with established collection, reporting, and organizational procedures and successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The posting considers Phlebotomist I, II, and III qualifications at appropriate compensation, with salary commensurate with experience. Phlebotomist I is described as having less than one year of experience; Phlebotomist II requires one to two years of experience or graduation from Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy Program; Phlebotomist III requires Phlebotomist II qualifications, ASCP certification, and completion of an internal preceptor course. This is a union role with set, non-negotiable rates. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Minimum of one year of related work experience is preferred.
Ability to independently perform venipunctures and skin punctures on all age groups, from neonates through adults.
Interpersonal communication skills to explain blood collection and comfort patients.
Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams.
Phlebotomist II qualification: one to two years of experience or graduation from Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy Program.
Phlebotomist III qualification: Phlebotomist II qualifications, ASCP certification, and completion of an internal preceptor course.

Nice To Haves

Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Graduation from Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy Program for Phlebotomist II qualification.
ASCP certification and completion of an internal preceptor course for Phlebotomist III qualification.

Responsibilities

Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens from patients of all ages according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
Follow correct specimen collection requirements and ensure positive identification through accurate accessioning procedures.
Evaluate specimen suitability and acceptability; recognize and resolve discrepancies or refer problems as appropriate.
Register patients, facilitate billing, and process and accession specimens for analysis using relevant computer applications.
Perform assigned point-of-care testing and record instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
Handle and replenish reagents and supplies according to established protocols as assigned.
Follow established reporting procedures and record and report problems and solutions.
Provide phlebotomy coverage at Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or patients’ homes as required.
Explain the blood-drawing process to patients and provide a comforting, patient-focused experience.
Abide by related policies and procedures, including compliance policies, and complete required competency exams.

Benefits

Full 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 and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with rapid 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, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; 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.
Potential $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.