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

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.

Safely handles potentially infectious blood, body fluids, body tissues, and other patient specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.

Assesses suitability and acceptability of patient specimens. Rejects unacceptable specimens according to established protocols.

Matches order information with specimen information to ensure accuracy and patient safety.

Recognizes and resolves discrepancies as appropriate.
Troubleshoots missing specimens and other preanalytical errors including courier log review, and specimen archives.

Accessions and results according to procedure via appropriate computer application.

Correctly assign billing numbers, location codes, and physician numbers.
Verifies physician orders when test requests are unclear.

Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II Assesses, accessions, and processes patient specimens in preparation for testing in the various sections of Laboratory Medicine. They are responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of tasks to provide a specimen of the highest analytical quality for testing and accurate information for the system and medical laboratories' clients. They can independently perform venipunctures and skin punctures on all age groups, from neonates through adults. They 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. Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II will have interpersonal communication ability to explain the blood drawing process and to show a comforting attitude toward patients. Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II will provide support for technical duties where they receive training and competency.

Prepares specimens as appropriate including centrifugation, aliquoting, and labeling.

Delivers prepared specimens to appropriate testing areas in a timely manner.
Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed. Applies laboratory programs to store specimens and to locate, retrieve, and process specimens for additional testing as requested.

Maintains computer logs, quality control, disinfection procedures, and departmental assigned duties.

Manages phone inquiries and provides information regarding specimen collection, transport, and patient results as appropriate.

Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
Assists with packaging ordering and referral of specimens to reference laboratories in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation and commercial carrier regulations as required.
Maintains equipment, participates in established preventative maintenance program, and alerts supervisor of any equipment problems.
Assists in proper handling, storage, and maintenance of supplies, and notifies supervisor when inventory is low.
As appropriate in addition to point of care testing, record keeping and instrument maintenance,  performs other testing processes limited to the scope of the assigned duties. Completes related training and maintains competency to perform assigned testing processes.

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.
Completes departmental continuing education requirements.

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.

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

One of the following is required upon hire:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Graduate of NAACLS approved Phlebotomy program
• One year of related experience

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (GBH)

Full Time

Rotation.  Every other weekend and holiday rotation

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

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. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity 

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance  

Education

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

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

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.

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