Phlebotomist

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with Geisinger contributes

Wellness program

Family-friendly support

Employee Assistance Program

Military leave pay

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is seeking phlebotomists to collect blood specimens in inpatient, outpatient and field service areas. Roles span Phlebotomist I, II and III, with progression and ASCP certification encouraged to enhance responsibilities.

Salary commensurate with experience. Hiring incentive of $7,500 sign-on for eligible candidates, with comprehensive benefits starting day one and a robust PTO program.

Qualifications

• Experience as nursing assistant, CNA, MA, CMA or similar will be considered.
• Military experience will be considered.
• Phlebotomist I: <1 year of experience; Phlebotomist II: 1-2 years or Geisinger program; Phlebotomist III: II plus ASCP certification and internal preceptor course.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to CLSI guidelines.
• Demonstrates expertise in patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, accessioning, and processing.
• Exhibits strong problem solving skills and works under leadership to escalate issues.
• Functions effectively in a team environment and mentors students and new employees.
• Inventory management as required and directed by site or regional lead.
• Maintains competency via Learning Management System with exams and direct observation checklist.
• Fosters collaboration to deliver patient care with effective communication and sound judgement.
• Assists with continuous improvement objectives including root cause analyses.

Skills

Venipuncture

Skin puncture

Patient identification

Specimen labeling

Specimen processing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Independent accountability

Education

ASCP Certification

Geisinger School of Phlebotomy Program

CNA/NA/MA/CMA experience considered

Job description

Phlebotomists are responsible for collection and procurement of blood and human specimens in the clinical setting. This role is an important component of patient experience, and the individual is expected to collaborate with clinical counterparts to provide a safe environment that promotes the best possible outcomes.

• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to the Clinical laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
• Demonstrates expertise in patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, accessioning, and processing.
• Exhibit strong problem solving skills.
• Understands the criteria for specimen acceptability and rejection.
• Functions effectively in a team environment.
• Works under the leadership of Phlebotomist III, Preanalytical Specialist, Team Lead, Supervisor, or other Laboratory Leader and escalates issues accordingly.
• Possess critical thinking skills to adjust to changing work conditions.
• Carries out responsibilities in an independent and accountable manner in all assigned care areas.
• Function as an autonomous end user of relevant Geisinger business applications and tools.
• Performs collection of specimens in the Acute, Post-acute, Clinic and Field Service areas as needed.
• Mentors students and new employees.
• Expected to conduct themselves in alignment with Geisinger core values and competencies.
• Inventory management as required and directed by site or regional lead.
• Requires initial and annual competency via Learning Management System which includes an exam and direct observation checklist.
• Fosters a collaborative approach to delivering patient care, with effective communication and interpersonal skills, demonstration of individual and team accountability, and practice of sound judgement and decision making.
• Assists with continuous improvement objectives including root cause analyses and other investigative processes.

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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that 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.
• Phlebotomist I - less than 1 year of experience
• Phlebotomist II - 1-2 years of experience or if you graduated from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program
• Phlebotomist III- qualifications of Phlebotomist II and ASCP Certification and Internal preceptor course

• Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $7500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Full time

Days

8 hr shifts

Benefit Highlights:

• 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) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• 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