Phlebotomy Student, School of Phlebotomy; Bloomsburg

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

• 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. These statements represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. These statements represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Join Geisinger’s School of Phlebotomy as a paid student phlebotomist!

The next cycle of the School of Phlebotomy begins on April 20, 2026!

This application is for the Bloomsburg location (central region). This site is located at our Honeysuckle Lane building.

Applications will close January 26 at midnight.

The Geisinger School of Phlebotomy’s NAACLS-accredited 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 can transfer into a Phlebotomist II role within the Geisinger system!

• Classes begin and run for 14 weeks. Classes are typically held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. This enables a student to complete approximately 230 hours of classroom training and 210 clinical hours at a Geisinger site. Clinical rotation at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) may entail a 12‑hr shift.
• Application process includes online application (including detailed resume) and successful interview.
• All students are paid an hourly rate for attending class and completing clinical rotations. There is no cost to the student to attend the School of Phlebotomy, other than the cost of…