What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Specialist position at Geisinger?
Company Overview
Geisinger is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.
Salary and Benefits
As a phlebotomist at Geisinger, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one. You'll also have access to pre-tax savings plans, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
Job Description
Our team of phlebotomists play a vital role in collecting specimens for analysis in our state-of-the-art laboratories. As a phlebotomist, you'll be responsible for performing venipunctures and skin punctures on patients in our inpatient setting, as well as troubleshooting physician orders and processing specimens for testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collecting blood specimens from patients using venipuncture and skin puncture techniques
- Processing specimens for analysis in the laboratory
- Troubleshooting physician orders and resolving discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate records of specimen collection and processing
- Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you'll need to possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, although not required.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)
- Member of National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services (NAACLS)
