Phlebotomy Student, Geisinger School of Phlebotomy - Bloomsburg location
Phlebotomy Student, Geisinger School of Phlebotomy - Bloomsburg location
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Location:
Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (GBH)Shift:
Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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RegularExemption Status:
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Join Geisingers School of Phlebotomy as a paid student phlebotomist! The next cycle of the School of Phlebotomy begins on September 8 2025!The School of Phlebotomy is a comprehensive training program where the employed student phlebotomist will learn to perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens on all age groups from children to adults.
Training occurs through didactic and clinical rotations covering the procedures that phlebotomist must perform as well as the roles that phlebotomists play in the health care arena.
They will gain the knowledge to perform a wide range of tasks in order to be responsible and accountable for providing specimens of the highest analytical quality for testing.
Job Duties:
- Trained to perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to prescribed procedures;know adequate and correct collection requirementsand perform accessioning procedures appropriately and accurately to ensure positive identification of the specimens.
- Trained toexhibitaccuracy in specimen identification labeling accessioning processing and patient billing.
- Trained toprovidetimelytransport of a specimen to theappropriate specimenprocessing or analyzing location.
- Trained todemonstrategood problemsolving skills recognize discrepancies in patient orders and resolve or refer problems asappropriate.
- Trained to evaluate specimen suitability and acceptability resolve discrepancies asappropriate andinitiatethe recollectionprocessas necessary.
- Trained to accurately process specimens for analysis according to prescribed procedures.
- Know and abide by Geisinger and Geisinger Medical Laboratories policies and procedures including compliance policies.
- Completion of School of Phlebotomy coursework within a twelveweektimeframewhich includes evaluations and clinical rotations by the Program Director and designated preceptors.
- Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all jobspecific obligations andcomplying withall organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be allinclusive. Theyrepresenttypical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.Additionalcompetencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific 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 allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details:
Join Geisingers School of Phlebotomy as a paid student phlebotomist! The next cycle of the School of Phlebotomy begins on September 8 2025
**This application is for the Bloomsburg location (central region). This site is located at our Honeysuckle Lane building.**
Applications will close May 26 2025 at midnight.
Program overview:
The Geisinger School of Phlebotomys NAACLSaccredited program includes training in all aspects of phlebotomy as well as an introduction to the major sections within the laboratory (including chemistry hematology microbiology serology). This program includes classroom lectures and clinical components including a student laboratory and a clinical rotation.
Students will be taught a variety of phlebotomy techniques to obtain blood samples from both adult and pediatric patients. They will be trained in the proper techniques to prepare specimens for testing and they will learn about laboratory regulations safety issues and infection control procedures. Students will also learn the importance of accurate patient identification along with procedures for obtaining quality lab specimens.
Upon successful completion of the program students can immediately transfer into a Phlebotomist II role within the Geisinger system!
Additional Details
Classes begin and will run for 14 weeks. Classes are typically held from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. This enables a student to complete approximately 230 hours of classroom training and 210 clinical hours at a Geisinger site.
Application process includes online application (including detailed resume) and successful interview.
All students are paid an hourly rate for attending class and completing clinical rotations. There is no cost to the student to attend the School of Phlebotomy other than the cost of obtaining scrub uniforms and necessary school supplies for class.
This program is designed for those interested in working as phlebotomists upon graduation. It is not intended as a complement for a nursing MD/DO or other program that requires clinical experience hours.
Upon acceptance to the school students will be required to undergo the established Geisinger onboarding process which includes completing a background check meeting with employee health (includes a nicotine and drug screen) and providing references.
Learn more about the program by visiting: successful completion of the program students will be promoted into a Phlebotomist II role within the Geisinger system! This training program is valued at $3500 but tuition is waived for students in exchange for a twentyfourmonth work commitment.
Students who accept a spot in our School will be required to sign a contract with Geisinger that outlines that in exchange for the subsidized education the student agrees to work in a paid fulltime capacity for Geisinger Medical Laboratories for twentyfour months following graduation from the program.
Students should have reliable transportation to class as well as to clinic sites.
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required)Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Skills:
Communication Computer Literacy Interpersonal Communication Laboratory Services PhlebotomyOUR 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 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
