Phlebotomy Student, Geisinger School of Phlebotomy (September 2026) - Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy as a paid student phlebotomist! The School of Phlebotomy is a comprehensive training program where the employed student phlebotomist will learn to perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens on all age groups, from children to adults. Training occurs through didactic and clinical rotations covering the procedures that phlebotomists must perform, as well as the roles that phlebotomists play in the health care arena. They will gain the knowledge to perform a wide range of tasks in order to be responsible and accountable for providing specimens of the highest analytical quality for testing. The Geisinger School of Phlebotomy’s NAACLS-accredited program includes training in all aspects of phlebotomy, as well as an introduction to the major sections within the laboratory (including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology). This program includes classroom lectures and clinical components, including a student laboratory and a clinical rotation. Students will be taught a variety of phlebotomy techniques to obtain blood samples from both adult and pediatric patients. They will be trained in the proper techniques to prepare specimens for testing, and they will learn about laboratory regulations, safety issues, and infection control procedures. Students will also learn the importance of accurate patient identification, along with procedures for obtaining quality lab specimens. Upon successful completion of the program, students can immediately transfer into a Phlebotomist II role within the Geisinger system! This training program is valued at $3,500, but tuition is waived for students in exchange for a twenty-four-month work commitment. Students who accept a spot in our School will be required to sign a contract with Geisinger that outlines that in exchange for the subsidized education, the student agrees to work in a paid full-time capacity for Geisinger Medical Laboratories for twenty-four months following graduation from the program.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Reliable transportation to class as well as to clinic sites.
Must undergo the established Geisinger onboarding process which includes completing a background check, meeting with employee health (including a nicotine and drug screen), and providing references.

Nice To Haves

This program is designed for those interested in working as phlebotomists upon graduation. It is not intended as a complement for a nursing, MD/DO, or other program that requires clinical experience hours.

Responsibilities

Trained to perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to prescribed procedures; know adequate and correct collection requirements and perform accessioning procedures appropriately and accurately to ensure positive identification of the specimens.
Trained to exhibit accuracy in specimen identification, labeling, accessioning, processing, and patient billing.
Trained to provide timely transport of a specimen to the appropriate specimen processing or analyzing location.
Trained to demonstrate good problem-solving skills, recognize discrepancies in patient orders, and resolve or refer problems as appropriate.
Trained to evaluate specimen suitability and acceptability, resolve discrepancies as appropriate, and initiate the recollection process as necessary.
Trained to accurately process specimens for analysis according to prescribed procedures.
Know and abide by Geisinger and Geisinger Medical Laboratories policies and procedures including compliance policies.
Completion of School of Phlebotomy coursework within a twelve-week timeframe which includes evaluations and clinical rotations by the Program Director and designated preceptors.
Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.