Preanalytical Specialist - Evenings

Geisinger Clinic; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits on day one

Multiple medical plan options

Pre-tax FSA/HSA programs

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Phlebotomy Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in the Phlebotomy and Receiving/Processing areas. You will ensure high-quality specimen handling and testing for patients, with supervision of staff and ongoing training.

Requires 5+ years of relevant experience, High School Diploma or GED, and ASCP Phlebotomy Technician certification. Travel overnight may be required as part of system-wide collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience (required).
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - ASCP (required).

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities in Phlebotomy and Receiving/Processing.
• Perform Phlebotomist, Lab Assistant II, or Technical Lab Assistant duties as needed.
• Provide technical knowledge and support to staff and clients.
• Address technical issues and ensure patient safety standards are followed.
• Collaborate with other lab locations to standardize processes.

Skills

Phlebotomy expertise

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift

Evenings (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

Job Duties

• Serves as the technical expert and provides day-to-day supervision of Phlebotomy and/or Receiving and Processing areas. Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of tasks to provide a specimen of highest analytical quality for testing and accurate information laboratories' clients.
• Performs the functions of a Phlebotomist, Lab Assistant II, or Technical Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist Technician as necessary.
• Performs technical role and provides technical knowledge and support to staff and clients.
• Provides timely analysis and resolution of technical problems in accordance with established laboratory policies and patient safety standards and cooperatively resolves service issues.
• Collaborates with specialty specific technical specialist at other lab locations to assure standardization system-wide.
• Participates in and coordinates the development of policy and procedure manuals with supervisor or team leader and system colleagues.
• Assures timely and regular review of procedure manuals.
• Performs various audits and monitors various logs as appropriate.
• Participates with the supervisor or team leader and system colleagues in developing and maintaining Quality Assurance and Service Improvement activity in the functional area.
• Provides adequate level of supervision including direct observation of patient preparation, specimen collection, transport, specimen handling, processing and reporting results as appropriate.
• Manages personnel and schedules.
• Provides orientation to all new employees and identifies training needs and ensures that employees receive regular in-service training and education appropriate for their job responsibilities.
• Encourages and engages in service-oriented behavior designed to support and meet the needs of our various clients.
• Provides timely consultations and takes prompt action to correct problems and issues.
• Evaluates, monitors and documents the performance of competency of each employee continually.
• Assumes accountability for ordering and maintaining adequate supply inventory as appropriate.
• Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills and maintain current proficiency.
• Accepts that overnight travel may be required.

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.

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

Position Details

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

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)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

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