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Phlebotomist

Geisinger·Danville, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

Responsible for the collection and procurement of blood and human specimens across clinical, post-acute, and field service settings. Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure a safe environment and high-quality laboratory outcomes while mentoring new employees.

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Driver’s 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: Education Qualification and Details

As a phlebotomist, you'll support Geisinger’s mission of providing exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. At Geisinger, our phlebotomists are the friendly faces that collect samples to be analyzed by our state-of-the-art labs. Supporting a varied patient population, you’ll be responsible for venipunctures/skin punctures on patients in our inpatient setting.

There are many other tasks our phlebotomists complete, such as troubleshooting physician orders, processing specimens for testing, as well as aiding our patients.

We have many different skill levels in our labs, from new to experienced phlebotomists, and all skill levels are well utilized. Geisinger employs phlebotomists in roles I, II, and III. We also have numerous staff members who pursue their ASCP certification and become trainers for our department!

  • Phlebotomist I, II and III qualifications will be considered at appropriate compensation. Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Experience as a nursing assistant (NA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), certified medical assistant (CMA) or similar will be considered!
  • Military experience will be considered. US Army 68W Combat Medic, 18D, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, and related medical specialties.
  • Phlebotomist I - less than 1 year of experience
  • Phlebotomist II - 1-2 years of experience or if you graduated from Geisinger's School of Phlebotomy Program
  • Phlebotomist III- qualifications of Phlebotomist II and ASCP Certification and Internal preceptor course

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Full time

Days: 12 hr shifts

7500 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 [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

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

Experience: Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

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, Preceptor Skills

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.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and ASCP Phlebotomy Technician certification. A minimum of 2 years of related work experience is required.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Inventory Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Patient Care
  • Computer Literacy
  • Phlebotomy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Venipuncture
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Specimen Processing
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Identification
  • Preceptor Skills
  • Skin Puncture
  • Laboratory Services

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126...

Salary listed on 255 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Phlebotomist roles remain steady in Pennsylvania

Phlebotomists are commonly needed in Pennsylvania across hospitals, outpatient labs, and physician offices, so openings can be steady for candidates with hands-on collection experience. This role is competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, phlebotomy or medical assistant training, and familiarity with medical terminology. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight any certification, patient-facing experience, and recent blood-draw practice.

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