Phlebotomist Primary Care Milton - Part Time

Geisinger•Milton, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect and procure blood and other human specimens in clinical settings. The role contributes to patient experience and collaborates with clinical counterparts to support a safe environment and high-quality patient outcomes. Phlebotomists perform venipunctures and skin punctures, identify patients, collect, label, accession, and process specimens, and apply specimen acceptance and rejection criteria. They may troubleshoot physician orders, assist patients, and collect specimens in acute, post-acute, clinic, and field service areas as needed. The position 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, critical thinking in changing conditions, effective communication, sound judgment, and collaboration. Duties also include mentoring students and new employees, inventory management as directed, and participation in continuous improvement activities, including root cause analyses and investigations. Initial and annual competency is required through the Learning Management System, including an exam and direct-observation checklist. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The Milton Primary Care schedule is a variable Monday–Friday day shift with a Saturday rotation, for 20 scheduled hours per week. Phlebotomist I, II, and III qualifications will be considered at appropriate compensation; salary is commensurate with experience. Phlebotomist I is described as having less than one year of experience; Phlebotomist II as having 1–2 years of experience or graduating from Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy Program; and Phlebotomist III as meeting Phlebotomist II qualifications, holding ASCP certification, and completing the internal preceptor course.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 1 year of related work experience required.
Valid driver's license required.
Skills in communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, laboratory services, and phlebotomy.
Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic Specialist (68W), Aerospace Medical Technician (4N0X1), or another medical specialty will be considered.
Ability to complete initial and annual competency requirements, including an exam and direct-observation checklist.

Nice To Haves

Geisinger School of Phlebotomy Program graduate, for Phlebotomist II consideration.
ASCP certification and completion of the internal preceptor course, for Phlebotomist III consideration.

Responsibilities

Perform venipunctures and skin punctures in accordance with 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 in assigned care areas, escalating issues to laboratory leadership when appropriate.
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 counterparts and colleagues using effective communication, sound judgment, and team accountability.
Assist with continuous improvement objectives, including root cause analyses and other investigative processes.
Conduct oneself in alignment with Geisinger core values and competencies.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits beginning on day one, including coverage for domestic partners.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
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 with accrual opportunities.
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 referrals and resources for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health, and work-life support.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.