Phlebotomy Technician Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Technician Laboratory AssistantJoin 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. This position qualifies for a $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates.Job duties include:Performing venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.Exhibiting knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements.Performing accessioning procedures appropriately and accurately to ensure positive identification of the specimens.Safely handling potentially infectious blood, body fluids, body tissues, and other patient specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.Assessing suitability and acceptability of patient specimens. Rejecting unacceptable specimens according to established protocols.Reviewing order and specimen details to ensure accuracy.Recognizing and resolving discrepancies as appropriate.Troubleshooting missing specimens and other preanalytical errors including courier log review, and specimen archives.Accessions and results according to procedure via appropriate computer application.Correctly assigning billing numbers, location codes, and physician numbers.Verifying physician orders when test requests are unclear.Preparing specimens as appropriate including centrifugation, aliquoting, and labeling.Delivering prepared specimens to appropriate testing areas in a timely manner.Navigating and accessing multiple computer applications as needed. Applying laboratory programs to store, locate, retrieve, and process specimens for additional testing as requested.Maintaining computer logs, quality control, disinfection procedures, and departmental assigned duties.Managing phone inquiries and providing information regarding specimen collection, transport, and patient results as appropriate.Serving as a mentor to students and new employees.Assisting with packaging ordering and referral of specimens to reference laboratories in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation and commercial carrier regulations as required.Maintaining equipment, participating in established preventative maintenance program, and alerting supervisor of any equipment problems.Assisting in proper handling, storage, and maintenance of supplies, and notifying supervisor when inventory is low.Performing other testing processes limited to the scope of the assigned duties. Completing related training and maintaining competency to perform assigned testing processes.Providing phlebotomy coverage as required to Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or performing in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients.Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required.Completing departmental continuing education requirements.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 include: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.Qualifications include:Phlebotomist I - less than 1 year of experiencePhlebotomist II - 1-2 years of experience or if you graduated from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy ProgramPhlebotomist III- qualifications of Phlebotomist II and ASCP CertificationOne of the following is required upon hire:Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)Graduate of NAACLS approved Phlebotomy programOne year of related experience*Military experience will be considered. US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties-Benefit highlights include:Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day oneThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependentsPre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contributionCompany-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quicklyUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentiveFamily-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved onesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and moreVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insuranceEducation:High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Experience:Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s):Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)Skills:Our purpose and values include:KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.