Phlebotomist

Requirements

• Phlebotomist II has at experience and can independently perform venipunctures and skin punctures on all age groups, from neonates through adults, to obtain blood specimens
• Knowledge of processing specimens for analysis and the ability to utilize the appropriate computer systems to register patients, facilitate billing, accession laboratory specimens, and provide information
• Ability to explain the blood drawing process to patients and to show a comforting attitude toward patients
• Demonstrates knowledge of and 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
• Good problem-solving skills
• Recognizes and resolves discrepancies as appropriate
• Evaluates specimen suitability/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, computerized, verbal, and manual, as appropriate
• Records and reports problems and solutions as appropriate
• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications including laboratory and hospital computer systems and the internet as needed
• Knows and abides by policies and procedures including compliance policies
• Provides phlebotomy coverage as required to group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or performs in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients
• Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required

Benefits

• 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
• Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
• 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