Phlebotomist - Per Diem

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Exhibits strong problem-solving skills and understands the criteria for specimen acceptability and rejection.
• Functions effectively in a team environment under the leadership of Phlebotomist III, Preanalytical Specialist, Team Lead, Supervisor, or other Laboratory Leader, escalating issues as needed.
• Possesses critical thinking skills to adjust to changing work conditions and carries out responsibilities independently and accountably in all assigned care areas.
• Acts as an autonomous end user of relevant Geisinger business applications and tools.
• Performs collection of specimens in Acute, Post-acute, Clinic, and Field Service areas as needed.
• Mentors students and new employees.
• Conducts themselves in alignment with Geisinger core values and competencies.
• Manages inventory as required and directed by site or regional lead.
• Completes initial and annual competency via Learning Management System, including an exam and direct observation checklist.
• Fosters a collaborative approach to delivering patient care with effective communication, interpersonal skills, and sound judgment.
• Assists with continuous improvement objectives, including root cause analyses and other investigative processes.
• Supports Geisinger’s mission by troubleshooting physician orders, processing specimens for testing, and aiding patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience (Required).
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification (preferred).
• Experience as a nursing assistant (NA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), certified medical assistant (CMA), or similar will be considered.
• Military experience will be considered (e.g., US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties).

Position Details

• Phlebotomist I: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Phlebotomist II: 1-2 years of experience or graduation from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program.
• This role supports a varied patient population and involves venipunctures/skin punctures in inpatient settings.
• Geisinger employs phlebotomists at multiple skill levels (I, II, and III), with opportunities for ASCP certification and training roles.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• Collaborative and collegial work atmosphere.

Schedule

Per Diem, Evenings at Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV).