Phlebotomist - Days

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) plan with company contributions

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Phlebotomist II, contributing to exceptional patient care through innovative laboratory services. In this role, you will perform blood specimen collections, ensure quality standards, and provide comforting support to patients in a clinical environment. With opportunities for professional growth and a sign-on bonus, this position is ideal for those with a passion for healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year related work experience required.
• Experience as an NA, CNA, MA, or similar considered.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman or equivalent will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures on patients.
• Process specimens for testing and ensure accurate reporting.
• Resolve discrepancies in specimen collection and testing.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Laboratory Services

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Certified Sterile Processing Technician (within 18 months)

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

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:

Phlebotomist II is responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of tasks to provide a specimen of highest analytical quality for testing and accurate information for the system and medical laboratories' clients. Phlebotomist II can independently perform venipunctures and skin punctures on all age groups, from neonates through adults. Phlebotomist II will obtain blood specimens, process specimens for analysis, utilize the appropriate computer systems to register patients, facilitate billing, and perform overall specimen accessioning and processing. Phlebotomist II will have interpersonal communication ability to explain the blood drawing process and to show a comforting attitude toward patients.

• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.

• Exhibits knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements.

• Performs accessioning procedures appropriately and accurately to ensure positive identification of the specimens.

• Recognizes and resolves discrepancies as appropriate.

• Evaluates specimen suitability and acceptability.

• Resolves or refers problems as appropriate.

• Performs testing and records Point of Care instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control as assigned.

• Handles and replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols as assigned.

• Follows established reporting procedures as appropriate.

• Records and reports problems and solutions as appropriate.

• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed.

• Knows and abides by related policies and procedures including compliance policies.

• Provides phlebotomy coverage as required to Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or performs in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients.

• Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required.

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.

Position Details:

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 $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates

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

Education:

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

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified Sterile Processing Technician within 18 months - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Services, Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic Specialist (68W), Aerospace Medical Technician (4N0X1),or other medical specialty will be considered, Phlebotomy

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, 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.