Phlebotomist

Location & Shift

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), Days shift, 40 scheduled weekly hours, Full Time, 12‑hour shifts, non‑mobile position.

Job Summary

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high‑quality laboratory services. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

Job Duties

• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
• Ensure competency in patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, accessioning, and processing.
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills and understand criteria for specimen acceptability and rejection.
• Collaborate with clinical and non‑clinical counterparts to promote a safe environment and best outcomes.
• Work under the leadership of Phlebotomist III, Pre‑analytical Specialist, Team Lead, Supervisor, or other Laboratory Leader and escalates issues appropriately.
• Operate independently and accountably in all assigned care areas.
• Follow supplemental safety protocols at non‑Geisinger facilities.
• Use Geisinger business applications and tools as an autonomous end user.
• Carrying the mobile phlebotomy toolkit (ability to carry/lift 15 pounds).
• Collect specimens in Acute, Post‑acute, Clinic and Field Service areas as needed.
• Mentor students and new employees.
• Manage inventory as directed by site or regional lead.
• Complete initial and annual competency via Learning Management System, including an exam and direct observation checklist.
• Practice sound judgment, decision making, and collaboration for continuous improvement objectives, including root cause analyses.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean record; undergo annual driver record checks.
• Adhere to Geisinger SFP fleet maintenance policy and vehicle preventive maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – required.
• Related work experience – required.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
• Experience as a Nursing Assistant (NA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or similar considered.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic Specialist (68W), Aerospace Medical Technician (4N0X1), or other medical specialty considered.
• Phlebotomist I: less than 1 year of experience.
• Phlebotomist II: 1–2 years of experience or Geisinger School of Phlebotomy graduate.
• Phlebotomist III: qualifications of Phlebotomist II plus ASCP Certification and internal preceptor course.

Hiring Incentive

$7,500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates.

Benefits

• Full benefits including health, dental, vision, and domestic partner plans starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax savings plans: healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and 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 allowing quick accrual.
• Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
• Family‑friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, etc.).

Skills

• Communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, laboratory services.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, Aerospace Medical Technician, or other medical specialty.
• Phlebotomy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Geisinger is 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 protected veteran status.