Job Summary

In this role, you will oversee/teach/evaluate the students in the School of Phlebotomy. Coordinates activities common to the School of Phlebotomy. Knowledgeable and successful in performing venipunctures and skin punctures to meet the qualifications to teach students to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximizing patient care satisfaction. Works in cooperation with the Program Director within the School of Phlebotomy in meeting school goals and clinical rotation schedules.

Job Duties

• Plans/assists in teaching the School of Phlebotomy curriculum based on the standards set forth by the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), and requirements for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Board of Certification Phlebotomy Certification Examination.
• Consults with the Program Director, AVP of Customer Support, Clinical Site Preceptors, and Medical Laboratory Phlebotomy management staff to maintain a quality education program.
• Assists in the phlebotomy training and lectures for students at the School of Phlebotomy.  These include Clinical Site Preceptor training, and non-lab employees training that includes GCSOM 3rd year medical students, nurses and radiology students.
• Performs the duties at the level of a Phlebotomist lll as per CLSI guidelines.
• Provides EPIC/Beaker training to the students at the School of Phlebotomy.
• Recognizes and resolves issues with the students along with the Program Director.
• Serves as a resource for the Clinical Site Preceptors.
• Coordinates clinical rotation schedules for the students at the GSWB campus and assists with coordination in other regions as necessary.
• In the absence of the Program Director, provides lectures, serves as the technical resource for the SOP students, Phlebotomy lll clinical site preceptors, Phlebotomy Pre-analytical Specialists, and Phlebotomy Team Leads.  Knows and abides by the policies and procedures including compliance issues.
• Oversees the maintenance and venipuncture competencies of the non-lab employees.

Work is typically performed in a classroom and 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

Details:

- Non-exempt

- Full-Time

- Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Requirements:

1. Clinical Site Preceptor Experience - Minimum of 3 years REQUIRED

2. Relevant experience* - Minimum of 2 years REQUIRED

• *Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

3. Education: High School Diploma REQUIRED

4. Certification (must upload to application): Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) REQUIRED 

Benefit Highlights:  

• 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) with employer contribution 

• 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 

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance 

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Associate's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Clinical Site Preceptor Experience (Required), Minimum of 2 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

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

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.