Phlebotomist - Per Diem Evenings

Overview

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.

Hours:

12p-4p start time, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

• 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.

As a phlebotomist, you’ll support Geisinger's mission of providing exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. You’ll be responsible for venipunctures/skin punctures on patients in our inpatient setting, troubleshoot physician orders, process specimens for testing, and aid patients. Geisinger employs phlebotomists in roles I, II, and III and offers opportunities for advancement, including ASCP certification and trainer roles within the 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 (e.g., US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D; US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties).

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required

Benefit Highlights:

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

We are 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. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.