Job Description
- *Job Title:** Phlebotomist - GJSH -Flex - Rotation
- *Location:** Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
- *Job Category:** Diagnostic Services, Phlebotomy, Lab
- *Schedule:** Per Diem
- *Work Type:** Part time
- *Department:** JM-GJSH Laboratory Medicine Team
- *Date Posted:** 01072025
- *Job ID:** R-66617
### Job Summary
Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. 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.
### Job Duties
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.
- Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
- Exhibits knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements.
- Performs accessioning procedures appropriately and accurately to ensure positive identification of the specimens.
- Recognizes and resolves discrepancies as appropriate.
- Evaluates specimen suitability and acceptability.
- Resolves or refers problems as appropriate.
- Performs testing and records Point of Care instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control as assigned.
- Handles and replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols as assigned.
- Follows established reporting procedures as appropriate.
- Records and reports problems and solutions as appropriate.
- Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed.
- Knows and abides by related policies and procedures including compliance policies.
- Provides phlebotomy coverage as required to Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or performs in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients.
- Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required.
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
As a phlebotomist, youll 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 venipuncturesskin punctures on
patients in our inpatient setting.
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 and II. **Phlebotomist I and II 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.
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and
your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to
ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve
financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe
in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be
their authentic selves. To learn more: <
- *Benefits of working at Geisinger:**
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
### Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
### Our Purpose & Values
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.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Flexible hours,