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Geisinger · 1 day ago

Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem - Evenings

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Geisinger is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through innovative laboratory services. The Laboratory Assistant role involves performing venipunctures and skin punctures, processing specimens, and ensuring the highest quality of analytical testing in a clinical environment.

Health CareHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines

Exhibits knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements

Performs accessioning procedures appropriately and accurately to ensure positive identification of the specimens

Recognizes and resolves discrepancies as appropriate

Evaluates specimen suitability and acceptability

Resolves or refers problems as appropriate

Performs testing and records Point of Care instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control as assigned

Handles and replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols as assigned

Follows established reporting procedures as appropriate

Records and reports problems and solutions as appropriate

Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed

Knows and abides by related policies and procedures including compliance policies

Provides phlebotomy coverage as required to Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or performs in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients

Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required

Qualification

PhlebotomyVenipunctureSpecimen processingPatient registrationTroubleshootingQuality controlComputer applicationsInterpersonal communication

Required

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

Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines

Exhibits knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements

Performs accessioning procedures appropriately and accurately to ensure positive identification of the specimens

Recognizes and resolves discrepancies as appropriate

Evaluates specimen suitability and acceptability

Resolves or refers problems as appropriate

Performs testing and records Point of Care instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control as assigned

Handles and replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols as assigned

Follows established reporting procedures as appropriate

Records and reports problems and solutions as appropriate

Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed

Knows and abides by related policies and procedures including compliance policies

Provides phlebotomy coverage as required to Medical Group offices, skilled nursing facilities, or performs in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients

Preferred

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

Benefits

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

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

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915

Danville, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees