Phlebotomist, Mobile/Clinic Float Healthplex Woodbine (Full Time) (Days)

Job Summary

Phlebotomist II is responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of tasks to provide a specimen of highest analytical quality for testing and accurate information for the system and medical laboratories' clients. Phlebotomist II can independently perform venipunctures and skin punctures on all age groups, from neonates through adults. Phlebotomist II will obtain blood specimens, process specimens for analysis, utilize the appropriate computer systems to register patients, facilitate billing, and perform overall specimen accessioning and processing. Phlebotomist II will have interpersonal communication ability to explain the blood drawing process and to show a comforting attitude toward patients.

Job Duties

• Provides phlebotomy coverage as required to Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or performs in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients.
• Performs accessioning procedures appropriately and accurately to ensure positive identification of the specimens.
• Resolves or refers problems as appropriate.
• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed.
• Handles and replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols as assigned.
• Recognizes and resolves discrepancies as appropriate.
• Follows established reporting procedures as appropriate.
• Records and reports problems and solutions as appropriate.
• Exhibits knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements.
• Knows and abides by related policies and procedures including compliance policies.
• Performs testing and records Point of Care instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control as assigned.
• Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required.
• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
• Evaluates specimen suitability and acceptability.

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

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS!*

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.

Our phlebotomists complete many other tasks, such as troubleshooting physician orders, processing specimens for testing, and aiding our patients.

Our labs have many different skill levels, 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. 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. US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties.

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS!*

Geisinger benefits include, but are not limited to:

• PTO plan that allows you to earn more time more quickly
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, that starts day one of employment
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn monetary incentives
• Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Competitive 401(K) plan that includes an automatic 5% Geisinger contribution starting day one of employment
• Family support that includes adoption assistance, IVF and IUI coverage, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.

Education

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

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. 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.