Phlebotomist
Core
Collect blood and human specimens from patients in clinical and non-clinical settings to support laboratory analysis and patient care.
Role type
Phlebotomist (I, II, or III)
Builds
Blood specimens for laboratory testing
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Venipuncture, skin puncture, patient identification, specimen labeling and accessioning, inventory management, mobile toolkit handling, troubleshooting physician orders
Preferred skills
Nursing assistant (NA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), certified medical assistant (CMA), military medical experience, ASCP certification
Technologies
Geisinger business applications, Learning Management System
Responsibilities
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures according to Clinical laboratory Standards Institute guidelines, process specimens for testing, mentor students and new employees, conduct root cause analyses, adhere to fleet maintenance policies
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (Phlebotomist I: <1 year; II: 1-2 years; III: ASCP certified)