Phlebotomist - Per Diem

Geisinger; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital seeks a Phlebotomist II to independently perform venipunctures and capillary punctures across all ages, ensuring high-quality specimens for testing. You will register patients in hospital systems, assist with billing, and support accessioning with accuracy.

Responsibilities include specimen testing, QC, troubleshooting, and maintaining reagent stocks, while following CLSI guidelines and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures following CLSI guidelines.
• Ensures positive identification of specimens during accessioning.
• Engages in problem-solving and discrepancy resolution for specimen handling.
• Performs testing, QC, and maintenance of reagents per protocol.
• Navigates multiple hospital computer systems for registration and billing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates venipuncture/skin puncture skills on all ages.
• Performs accessioning accurately to ensure correct specimen IDs.
• Maintains quality control and troubleshooting for instrument and specimen issues.
• Uses LIS to register patients and facilitate billing and accessioning.
• Provides phlebotomy coverage for group offices, SNFs, or home visits as needed.
• Completes competency examinations as required.

Skills

Venipuncture

Skin puncture

Accessioning

Problem-solving

Discrepancy resolution

Specimen evaluation

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Laboratory information systems

Policies & procedures

Phlebotomy coverage

Competency testing

Education

Geisinger School of Phlebotomy Program

Experience as NA/CNA/MA/CMA or similar

Tools

LIS / lab computer systems

Point-of-Care instrument maintenance

Job description

Phlebotomist II has at experience and can independently perform venipunctures and skin punctures on all age groups, from neonates through adults, to obtain blood specimens, knowledge of processing specimens for analysis, and the ability to utilize the appropriate computer systems to register patients, facilitate billing, accession laboratory specimens, and provide information. 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 clients, including performing duties to support the goals and objectives to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction. It’s the duty of a phlebotomist to make patients feel relaxed and protected while collecting a blood sample. The ability to explain the blood drawing process to patients and to show a comforting attitude toward patients creates an amiable environment.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and 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.
• Demonstrates good problem-solving skills.
• Recognizes and resolves discrepancies as appropriate.
• Evaluates specimen suitability/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, computerized, verbal, and manual, as appropriate.
• Records and reports problems and solutions as appropriate.
• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications including laboratory and hospital computer systems and the internet as needed.
• Knows and abides by policies and procedures including compliance policies.
• Provides phlebotomy coverage as required to 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.

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.

Phlebotomist I or II qualifications will be considered at appropriate compensation.

• 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

Per Diem

Rotate Shifts

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health