Phlebotomist (Full-time, Lab-Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II collects, accessions, and processes patient specimens in preparation for testing in the various sections of Laboratory Medicine. The role functions in a technical and non technical capacity to assess fitness of specimens for all levels of testing. This role also performs waived testing where designated.

Exhibits knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements.

Safely handles potentially infectious blood, body fluids, body tissues, and other patient specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.

Accessions and results according to procedure via appropriate computer application.

Correctly assign billing numbers, location codes, and physician numbers.

Delivers prepared specimens to appropriate testing areas in a timely manner.

Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed. Applies laboratory programs to store, locate, retrieve, and process specimens for additional testing as requested.

Maintains computer logs, quality control, disinfection procedures, and departmental assigned duties.

Manages phone inquiries and provides information regarding specimen collection, transport, and patient results as appropriate.

Serve as a mentor to students and new employees.

Assists with packaging ordering and referral of specimens to reference laboratories in compliance with U.Department of Transportation and commercial carrier regulations as required.

Maintains equipment, participates in established preventative maintenance program, and alerts supervisor of any equipment problems.

Assists in proper handling, storage, and maintenance of supplies, and notifies supervisor when inventory is low.

As appropriate in addition to point of care testing, record keeping and instrument maintenance, performs other testing processes limited to the scope of the assigned duties. Completes related training and maintains competency to perform assigned testing processes.

Provides phlebotomy coverage as required to Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or performs in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients.

Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

This position can hire as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technical Assistant II

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. 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. Phlebotomist I, II and III 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!

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

Phlebotomy Technical Assistant II

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Graduate of NAACLS approved Phlebotomy program

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.