Phlebotomist - Per Diem

Geisinger

Scranton, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Billing, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Health Plan, Hospital, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Medical Assistance, Medical Billing, Medical Office, Military, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Registration, Phlebotomy, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Analysis, Quality Control, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Collection, Testing, United States Army, United States Navy (USN)

LOCATION

Scranton, PA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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, 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.

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, II, and III. We also have numerous staff members who pursue their ASCP certification and become trainers for our department!

Phlebotomist I or II I 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. 

+ Phlebotomist I - less than 1 year of experience

+ Phlebotomist II - 1-2 years of experience or if you graduated from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program

Education

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

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

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.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

About the Company

Geisinger

For communities across the country, health doesn’t have to be a destination: It can be a daily opportunity. At Geisinger, we empower our communities to do well and be well by removing barriers to advanced healthcare in all the moments where health makes its home. For more than 100 years, we’ve served our region while working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing them services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://jobs.geisinger.org/

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