Phlebotomist

Geisinger; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist to join our team and perform venipuncture and specimen collection in a hospital setting. The role includes blood draws for inpatient care and may involve clerical tasks as needed, with emphasis on patient relations and accuracy.

We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time schedules include rotating shifts to support patient care around the clock.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and venipuncture skills required or preferred.
• Experience in healthcare settings is a plus.
• NAACLS certification is noted in the department expectations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens from patients following procedures and safety rules.
• Collect throat specimens if needed and perform clerical/computer tasks as required.
• Support lab staff with computer-based activities and general clerical duties.
• Ensure specimens are collected with proper labeling and handling per policy.
• Assist in troubleshooting and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Rotate through assigned duties and adapt to hospital workflows.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

Job Duties

Obtains blood specimens from patients. May be called on to collect throat specimens. May also perform clerical duties, computer based activities, and may perform some laboratory procedures as required.

• Collects proper and adequate specimens for diagnostic testing while maintaining positive patient relations.
• Assists other laboratory staff members in computer-based activities and general clerical responsibilities.
• Accepts assignments readily and adapts to various workplace environments, serving as a hospital liaison member.
• Accepts new responsibilities and offers suggestions for improved processes or enhanced patient care.
• Consistently performs assigned test procedures at assigned work stations according to departmental specifications.
• Complies with policy and procedures.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

This is a union position.

As a phlebotomist, you'll support Geisinger’s mission of providing exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. At Geisinger, our phlebotomists are the friendly faces that collect samples to be analyzed by our state-of-the-art labs. Supporting a varied patient population, you’ll be responsible for venipunctures/skin punctures on patients in our inpatient setting.

There are many other tasks our phlebotomists complete, such as troubleshooting physician orders, processing specimens for testing, as well as aiding our patients.

We have many different skill levels in our labs, from new to experienced phlebotomists, and all skill levels are well utilized. Geisinger employs phlebotomists in roles I, II, and III. We also have numerous staff members who pursue their ASCP certification and become trainers for our department!

Phlebotomist I, II and III qualifications will be considered at appropriate compensation. Salary commensurate with experience. Experience as a nursing assistant (NA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), certified medical assistant (CMA) or similar will be considered! Military experience will be considered. US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties.

• Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates
• Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)
• Full time
• Rotate

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Healthcare (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Member of National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services (NAACLS) - National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services (NAACLS)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.