Phlebotomist - Geisinger Primary Care Mount Pocono

Geisinger Clinic; Mount Pocono (PA); In loco; USD 36.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Full benefits

Three medical plan choices

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

PTO

Wellness program

Descrizione del lavoro

Geisinger Clinic is seeking a Phlebotomist II to join Geisinger Medical Laboratories in Mount Pocono. The role requires performing venipunctures and skin punctures across age groups, processing specimens, and ensuring accurate registration and billing support.

You will work in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment with opportunities for growth. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic team committed to exceptional patient care

Competenze

• Phlebotomy responsibilities including venipuncture and skin puncture per CLSI guidelines.
• Collect and process blood specimens with correct patient identification.
• Use computer systems to register patients and support billing.
• Maintain specimen quality and adhere to policies and procedures.

Mansioni

• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens.
• Ensure correct collection requirements and specimen labeling.
• Accession specimens and perform basic processing for analysis.
• Troubleshoot issues with orders and ensure proper documentation.
• Provide patient-friendly explanations of the blood draw process.

Conoscenze

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Skin puncture

Interpersonal communication

Electronic medical records

Specimen processing

Formazione

ASCP Certification

Strumenti

Laboratory instruments

Descrizione del lavoro

Location

Geisinger Primary Care Mount Pocono

Shift

Rotation (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! NEW enhanced shift differentials!

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 - 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

Phlebotomist I, II and III qualifications will be considered at appropriate compensation. Salary commensurate with experience.

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 f