Phlebotomist - Part time

Geisinger; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,168,480; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness program

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipunctures and skin punctures in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will label and process specimens, collaborate with clinicians, and mentor staff.

Requires high school diploma or GED and related experience; ASCP certification preferred to join a team delivering high-quality lab services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Related work experience is required.
• ASCP certification is required.
• Experience as NA/CNA/MA/CMA or similar will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures according to CLSI guidelines.
• Label, accession, and process specimens with accuracy.
• Collaborate with clinicians to ensure safe patient care and outcomes.
• Mentor students and new employees in the lab setting.
• Assist with inventory management and supply tracking.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ASCP Certification

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.

Job Duties

Phlebotomists are responsible for the 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.
• Exhibits 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.
• Possesses critical‑thinking skills to adjust to changing work conditions.
• Carries out responsibilities in an independent and accountable manner in all assigned care areas.
• Functions 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.
• Manages inventory as required and directed by site or regional lead.
• Requires initial and annual competency via the 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, demonstrating individual and team accountability, and practicing sound judgment and decision making.
• Assists with continuous‑improvement objectives including root‑cause analyses and other investigative processes.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee is accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The statements above represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential.

Position Details

As a phlebotomist, you 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 for analysis by our state‑of‑the‑art labs. You will be responsible for venipunctures/skin punctures on patients in our inpatient setting and will also handle troubleshooting physician orders and processing specimens for testing.

Qualifications

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 a graduate of Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy Program.
• Phlebotomist III – qualifications of Phlebotomist II plus ASCP certification and internal preceptor course.

Location & Schedule

Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH)

Part time

Rotating shifts: 9 p‑5 30 a rotating shifts possible.

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; 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

• Related work experience – Required.

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

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. We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. A diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds strengthens our team. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal‑opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.