Phlebotomist II Mobile

Bloomsburg, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital Professional Building

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Worker Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Exemption Status:

Job Summary:

Phlebotomists are responsible for collection and procurement of blood and human specimens in the clinical and non clinical setting. This role is an important component of patient experience and the individual is expected to collaborate with clinical and non clinical counterparts to provide a safe environment that promotes the best possible outcomes.

Job Duties:

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to the Clinical laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
Demonstrates competency in patient identification specimen collection labeling accessioning and processing.
Exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
Understands the criteria for specimen acceptability and rejection.
Functions effectively in a team environment.
Works under the leadership of Phlebotomist III Preanaytical Specialist Team Lead Supervisor or other Laboratory Leader and escalates issues accordingly.
Possess critical thinking skills to adjust to changing work conditions.
Carries out responsibilities in an independent and accountable manner in all assigned care areas.
Required to follow supplemental safety protocols at any non-Geisinger facilities.
Function as an autonomous end user of relevant Geisinger business applications and tools.
Required to carry the mobile phlebotomy toolkit ability to carry/lift 15 pounds.
Performs collection of specimens in the Acute Post-acute Clinic and Field Service areas as needed.
Mentor students and new employees.
Expected to conduct themselves in alignment with Geisinger core values and competencies.
Inventory management as required and directed by site or regional lead.
Requires initial and annual competency via Learning Management System which includes an exam and direct observation checklist.
Fosters a collaborative approach to delivering patient care with effective communication and interpersonal skills demonstration of individual and team accountability and practice of sound judgement and decision making.
Assists with continuous improvement objectives including root cause analyses and other investigative processes.
Drivers license and clean driver record required. Employee is subject to annual driver record checks.
Fleet Maintenance employee must adhere to GSS fleet maintenance policy and adhere to vehicle preventative maintenance schedules.

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:

Graduate of a Phlebotomy program with evidence of a clinical rotation
12 months relevant phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting
ASCP certification preferred

Education:

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

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Valid Drivers License - Default Issuing Body

Skills:

Communication Computer Literacy Interpersonal Communication Laboratory Services Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM) Combat Medic Specialist (68W) Aerospace Medical Technician (4N0X1)or other medical specialty will be considered Phlebotomy

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 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.

Location:Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital Professional BuildingShift:Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:20Worker Type:Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Exemption Status:NoJob Summary:Phlebotomists are responsible for collection and procurement of blood and human specimens in the clinical and no...