Geisinger Health System - Elysburg, PA
posted about 2 months ago
Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Elysburg, PA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Phlebotomist II at Geisinger Medical Center is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the collection of high-quality specimens for testing. This role involves independently conducting venipunctures and skin punctures on patients of all ages, processing specimens, and utilizing computer systems for patient registration and billing. The position emphasizes interpersonal communication skills to explain procedures to patients and provide comfort during the blood drawing process.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
- Exhibit knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements.
- Perform accessioning procedures accurately to ensure positive identification of specimens.
- Recognize and resolve discrepancies as appropriate.
- Evaluate specimen suitability and acceptability.
- Perform testing and record Point of Care instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control as assigned.
- Handle and replenish reagents and supplies according to established protocols as assigned.
- Follow established reporting procedures as appropriate.
- Record and report problems and solutions as appropriate.
- Navigate and access multiple computer applications as needed.
- Provide phlebotomy coverage as required to Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or perform in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- Valid Driver's License
- Experience as a nursing assistant (NA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), certified medical assistant (CMA), or similar role is preferred.
- Military experience as a US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, or related medical specialties will be considered.
Nice-to-haves
- ASCP certification
- Experience in a clinical environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance starting day one of employment
- Three medical plan choices with options for flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Competitive 401(K) plan with an automatic 5% contribution starting day one
- PTO plan that allows for quicker accrual of time off
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with monetary incentives
- Family support including adoption assistance, IVF and IUI coverage, paid parental leave, paid military leave, and discounted backup care membership.
