Phlebotomist -Primary Care Milton

geisinger; Milton (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Health, dental and vision insurances

3 medical plan choices

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Geisinger Primary Care Milton seeks a Phlebotomist to support inpatient and outpatient specimen collection in a clinical laboratory setting. The role emphasizes venipuncture, specimen labeling, and adherence to CLSI guidelines, with supervision from Laboratory Leaders.

Part-time position with day shifts. We value teamwork, strong communication, and dedication to patient care, along with opportunities for ASCP certification and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomist I - less than 1 year of experience.
• Phlebotomist II - 1-2 years of experience or Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program graduate.
• Phlebotomist III - Phlebotomist II and ASCP Certification plus internal preceptor course.
• Experience as nursing assistant (NA), CNA, MA, CMA or similar will be considered.
• Military experience will be considered (US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D; US Navy Hospital Corpsman).

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomists collect and procure blood and human specimens in clinical settings.
• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens.
• Demonstrates expertise in patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, accessioning and processing.
• Exhibits strong problem-solving skills and works in a team environment.
• Escalates issues to Laboratory Leaders when needed.
• Operates Geisinger business applications and tools as an autonomous end user.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient care

Teamwork

Compliance

Job description

Location

Geisinger Primary Care Milton

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

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.

NEW shift differentials!

Job Duties

• Phlebotomists are responsible for 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.
• Exhibit 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.
• Possess critical thinking skills to adjust to changing work conditions.
• Carries out responsibilities in an independent and accountable manner in all assigned care areas.
• Function 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.
• Inventory management as required and directed by site or regional lead.
• Requires initial and annual competency via 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, demonstration of individual and team accountability, and practice of sound judgement and decision making.
• Assists with continuous improvement objectives including root cause analyses and other investigative processes.

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

Geisinger Primary Care Milton

Part time

Days

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