Location: Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH)
Shift: Rotation (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Worker Type: Regular
Exemption Status: None
Job Summary
Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. As a Phlebotomist, you will collect and procure blood and human specimens in a clinical setting, collaborating with clinical counterparts to provide a safe environment that promotes the best possible outcomes for patients.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
- Demonstrate expertise in patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, accessioning, and processing.
- Apply strong problem‑solving skills and understand criteria for specimen acceptability and rejection.
- Function effectively in a team environment and work under the leadership of senior laboratory staff.
- Use critical thinking to adapt to changing work conditions and work independently in all care areas.
- Collect specimens in Acute, Post‑acute, Clinic and Field Service areas as needed.
- Mentor students and new employees.
- Perform inventory management as directed by site or regional lead.
- Complete initial and annual competency assessments via the Learning Management System.
- Assist with continuous improvement projects, root‑cause analyses, and other investigative processes.
- Comply with all organizational policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Phlebotomist I: less than 1 year of experience.
- Phlebotomist II: 1–2 years of experience or completion of Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy Program.
- Phlebotomist III: qualifications of Phlebotomist II plus ASCP certification and internal preceptor course.
- Experience as a Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or similar roles considered.
- Military experience (e.g., US Army 68W Combat Medic, Navy Hospital Corpsman) considered.
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required.
Experience
- Related work experience – Required.
Certifications and Licenses
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and accountably.
- Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
- Team collaboration and leadership in a clinical environment.
Benefits
- Full benefits (health, dental, 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 with 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 with financial incentives.
- Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health visits, and digital self‑help tools.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Geisinger is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and an affirmative action workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.