Phlebotomist Mobile - Multi-Specialty Clinic Olive Street

About the Role

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories, where 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. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
• Demonstrate competency in patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, accessioning, and processing.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and understand criteria for specimen acceptability and rejection.
• Function effectively in a team environment under the leadership of senior phlebotomy staff.
• Possess critical thinking skills to adjust to changing work conditions and carry out responsibilities independently.
• Follow supplemental safety protocols at non-Geisinger facilities and function as an autonomous end user of relevant Geisinger business applications.
• Carry the mobile phlebotomy toolkit (ability to lift/carry 15 pounds).
• Perform specimen collection in Acute, Post-acute, Clinic, and Field Service areas as needed.
• Mentor students and new employees and align conduct with Geisinger core values and competencies.
• Manage inventory as directed by site or regional lead.
• Complete initial and annual competency assessments via the Learning Management System, including exams and direct observation checklists.
• Foster a collaborative approach to patient care with effective communication, interpersonal skills, and sound judgment.
• Assist with continuous improvement objectives, including root cause analyses and investigative processes.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record; subject to annual driver record checks.
• Adhere to GSS fleet maintenance policy and vehicle preventative maintenance schedules.
• Perform accessioning procedures accurately to ensure positive specimen identification and resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluate specimen suitability and acceptability, resolving or referring problems as appropriate.
• Perform testing, record Point of Care instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control as assigned.
• Handle and replenish reagents and supplies according to established protocols.
• Follow established reporting procedures and record/report problems and solutions.
• Navigate and access multiple computer applications as needed and abide by related policies and procedures, including compliance policies.
• Provide phlebotomy coverage for Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or perform in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients.
• Explain the blood drawing process to patients with a comforting attitude.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required).
• Related work experience (Required).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP) certification preferred for advanced roles.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomist I: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Phlebotomist II: 1-2 years of experience or graduation from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program.
• Phlebotomist III: Qualifications of Phlebotomist II, ASCP Certification, and completion of an internal preceptor course.
• Experience as a nursing assistant (NA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), certified medical assistant (CMA), or similar roles will be considered.
• Military experience (e.g., US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties) will be considered.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans: healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a 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.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family-friendly support, including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience. This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Schedule

Full-time, days (Mobile Benefit).