Phlebotomy Technician Laboratory Assistant or Phlebotomist I/II

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician Laboratory Assistant collects, accessions, and processes patient specimens for testing in Laboratory Medicine. The role assesses whether specimens are suitable for testing, performs waived testing when designated, and provides phlebotomy services for inpatient patients and, as needed, Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, and homebound patients. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Phlebotomist I, II, and III qualifications will be considered at appropriate compensation, with salary commensurate with experience. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least one of the following is required upon hire: Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), graduation from a NAACLS-approved phlebotomy program, or one year of related experience.
Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams and maintenance of competency for assigned testing processes.
Skills in communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, laboratory services, phlebotomy, and preceptor skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Related work experience.
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.
Military experience will be considered, including US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties.
ASCP certification and experience training others.

Responsibilities

Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to collect blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
Follow specimen collection requirements and accession specimens accurately to ensure positive identification.
Handle potentially infectious specimens safely and in compliance with regulatory standards.
Assess specimen suitability, reject unacceptable specimens according to protocols, and review order and specimen details for accuracy.
Recognize and resolve discrepancies, and troubleshoot missing specimens and other preanalytical errors, including reviewing courier logs and specimen archives.
Accession and report results using appropriate computer applications; assign billing numbers, location codes, and physician numbers correctly.
Verify physician orders when test requests are unclear.
Prepare specimens as appropriate, including centrifuging, aliquoting, and labeling, and deliver them promptly to the appropriate testing areas.
Use multiple computer applications and laboratory programs to store, locate, retrieve, and process specimens for additional testing.
Maintain computer logs, quality control, disinfection procedures, and assigned departmental duties.
Respond to phone inquiries and provide appropriate information about specimen collection, transport, and patient results.
Mentor students and new employees.
Assist with packaging, ordering, and referring specimens to reference laboratories in compliance with applicable transportation and carrier regulations.
Maintain equipment, participate in preventive maintenance, report equipment problems, and help manage supplies and inventory.
Perform point-of-care testing and other testing processes within assigned scope; maintain required training and competency.
Provide phlebotomy coverage to Medical Group offices and skilled nursing facilities, or perform in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients, as required.
Complete initial and subsequent competency examinations and departmental continuing education requirements.
Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

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 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 offering care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Benefits are offered from day one for full-time and part-time positions, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.