Geisinger·Scranton, Pennsylvania
Responsible for the collection and procurement of blood and human specimens through venipunctures and skin punctures in various clinical settings. Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure safe patient experiences and accurate specimen labeling and processing.
Shift: Evenings (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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
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!
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
• Related work experience (Required)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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
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.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and related work experience, with ASCP certification preferred for higher levels. Experience as a CNA, MA, or in military medical specialties is also considered.
Market context
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.
