What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist - Multi-Specialty Clinic Olive Street - Flex - Days position at Geisinger?
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services, Phlebotomy, Lab
Schedule: Per Diem
Work Type: Part time
Department: JM-Laboratory Collections Team
We are seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.
Job Duties
- 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.
- 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.
This role will support Geisinger's mission of providing exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. As a phlebotomist, you'll be responsible for venipunctures/skin punctures on patients in our inpatient setting. You'll also have opportunities to troubleshoot physician orders, process specimens for testing, and aid our patients.
Position Details
As a phlebotomist, you'll support Geisinger's mission of providing exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. We have many different skill levels in our labs, from new to experienced phlebotomists, and all skill levels are well utilized.
50% Travel
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.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experienceCertification(s) and License(s)
Valid Driver's License; Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)Our Purpose & Values
We value kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety in everything we do. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves.
