What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomy Specialist - Diagnostic Services position at Geisinger?
About Us: At Geisinger Medical Laboratories, we value our team members and strive to create a diverse workforce that makes better health easier for all. We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. We employ phlebotomists in roles I, II, and III, and we support staff members who pursue their ASCP certification and become trainers for our department.
This position requires a minimum of 1 year of related work experience, a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and a valid driver's license. A Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification is also required. In this role, you will perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. You will also exhibit knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements, perform accessioning procedures, and recognize discrepancies as appropriate. Furthermore, you will troubleshoot physician orders, process specimens for testing, and aid patients in our inpatient setting. We are committed to creating a safe environment for our patients and members, and we expect our team members to abide by related policies and procedures.
This position requires a minimum of 1 year of related work experience, a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and a valid driver's license. A Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification is also required. In this role, you will perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. You will also exhibit knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements, perform accessioning procedures, and recognize discrepancies as appropriate. Furthermore, you will troubleshoot physician orders, process specimens for testing, and aid patients in our inpatient setting. We are committed to creating a safe environment for our patients and members, and we expect our team members to abide by related policies and procedures.
