School of Phlebotomy Student (Geisinger Lewistown Hospital) Job at Geisinger
Job Summary
Join Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy as a student phlebotomist! The next cycle of the School of Phlebotomy begins on April 10, 2023! - The School of Phlebotomy is a comprehensive training program where paid student phlebotomists will learn to perform venipunctures and skin punctures (draw blood) to obtain blood specimens on all age groups, from children to adults. Training occurs through didactic (classroom) and clinical rotations covering the procedures that phlebotomists must perform, as well as the roles that phlebotomists play in the healthcare arena. They will gain the knowledge to perform a wide range of tasks to be responsible and accountable for providing specimens of the highest analytical quality for testing. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be promoted in to a Phlebotomist II role within the Geisinger system! This training program is valued at $3,500, but tuition is waived for students in exchange for a twenty-four month work commitment. Students who accept a spot in our School will be required to sign a contract with Geisinger that outlines that in exchange for the subsidized education, the student agrees to work in a paid full-time capacity for Geisinger Medical Laboratories for twenty-four months following graduation from the program.Job Duties
- Trained to perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to prescribed procedures; know adequate and correct collection requirements and perform accessioning procedures appropriately and accurately to ensure positive identification of the specimens.
- Trained to exhibit accuracy in specimen identification, labeling, accessioning, processing, and patient billing.
- Trained to provide timely transport of a specimen to the appropriate specimen processing or analyzing location.
- Trained to demonstrate good problem-solving skills, recognize discrepancies in patient orders, and resolve or refer problems as appropriate.
- Trained to evaluate specimen suitability and acceptability, resolve discrepancies as appropriate, and initiate the recollection process as necessary.
- Trained to accurately process specimens for analysis according to prescribed procedures.
- Know and abide by Geisinger and Geisinger Medical Laboratories policies and procedures including compliance policies.
- Completion of School of Phlebotomy coursework within a twelve-week timeframe which includes evaluations and clinical rotations by the Program Director and designated preceptors.
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
Join Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy as a student phlebotomist! The next cycle of the School of Phlebotomy begins on April 10, 2023!
The Geisinger School of Phlebotomy’s NAACLS-approved program includes training in all aspects of phlebotomy, as well as an introduction to the major sections within the laboratory (including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology). This program includes classroom lectures and clinical components, including a student laboratory and a clinical rotation.
Students will be taught a variety of phlebotomy techniques to obtain blood samples from both adult and pediatric patients. They will be trained in the proper techniques to prepare specimens for testing, and they will learn about laboratory regulations, safety issues, and infection control procedures. Students will also learn the importance of accurate patient identification, along with procedures for obtaining quality lab specimens.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be promoted in to a Phlebotomist II role within the Geisinger system! This training program is valued at $3,500, but tuition is waived for students in exchange for a twenty-four month work commitment. Students who accept a spot in our School will be required to sign a contract with Geisinger that outlines that in exchange for the subsidized education, the student agrees to work in a paid full-time capacity for Geisinger Medical Laboratories for twenty-four months following graduation from the program.
Classes begin Monday, April 10, 2023 and will run for 12 weeks. Classes are typically held from 8:45 a.m to 3:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday. This enables a student to complete approximately 200 hours of classroom training and 140-160 clinical hours at a Geisinger site.
The application process includes this online application (including detailed resume) and completion of a successful interview with School of Phlebotomy staff. Upon acceptance to the School, students will be required to undergo the established Geisinger onboarding process which includes completing a background check, meeting with employee health (includes a nicotine and drug screen), and reference check. For more information, please visit https://jobs.geisinger.org/geisinger-hiring-process.
There is no outright cost to the student to attend the School of Phlebotomy, other than the cost of obtaining scrub uniforms. In fact, students are paid an hourly wage during their training!
This program is designed for those committed to working as phlebotomists upon graduation. It is not intended as a complement for a nursing, MD/DO, or other program that requires clinical experience hours. Students will be immediately hired into a Phlebotomist II role with Geisinger upon graduation from the program.
Students should have reliable transportation to class as well as to clinic sites.
Learn more about the program by visiting: https://www.geisinger.org/health-professions/health-professions/school-of-phlebotomy.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
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, from senior management on down, 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.
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