Phlebotomist

Job Duties

• 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.
• Understand 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.

About the Role

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.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED). - Related work experience. - Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Skills

- Phlebotomy. - Laboratory Services. - Communication. - Computer Literacy. - Interpersonal Communication.

Benefits

- Access to 121 state parks. - A place where you can lead a healthy lifestyle and follow your dreams. - Only at Geisinger. - Best employer for healthy lifestyles – National Business Group.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Part time. Days 4am-7am start, weekends and holidays as scheduled.