Supervisor Laboratory Medicine - Full Time Days

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled leader to oversee laboratory operations. This role involves managing personnel, ensuring quality service, and optimizing workflow in a clinical environment. You'll be responsible for staff training, budget management, and compliance with regulations. The position offers a generous sign-on bonus and a collaborative atmosphere that values diversity and innovation. If you have a passion for laboratory services and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental insurance

Generous sign-on bonus

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related work experience in a laboratory setting.
• 1+ year of managerial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises technical and administrative operations of assigned laboratory section.
• Conducts performance appraisals and ensures training for new hires.

Skills

Communication

Laboratory Equipment Operation

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Laboratory Services

Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location:

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Leads and coordinates the daily operations of assigned section in conjunction with leadership. Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the section personnel to provide optimal, cost-effective delivery of services in accordance with departmental standards of quality, productivity, system-wide integration and standardization.

Job Duties:

• Supervises technical and administrative operations of assigned laboratory section.
• Including maintaining a staff of qualified personnel to assure quality service is provided.
• Selects, instructs and develops employees through careful interviewing, comprehensive training, delegation, and supportive coaching.
• Conducts performance appraisals; ensures training and orientation of new hires, evaluates employee competency in an on-going manner.
• Participates with Lab Information Technology Team and doctoral directors to plan and oversee all laboratory information system functions in support of hospital and group practice work processes.
• Ensures staff is adequately trained in all computer applications required for their positions Ensures the provision of timely and efficient workflow in support of group practice quality and turnaround time standards of excellence.
• Delegates appropriate tasks daily to assure equitable workload and adequate coverage of all responsibilities.
• Prepares schedule to ensure adequate and appropriate staffing to meet service demands and maintain productivity standards.
• Prepares and monitors annual operating budget for section cost centers.
• Collaborates the planning of equipment purchases and leases with the Anatomic Pathology Operations Director.
• Supervises analysis of cost for materials and negotiation of contracts to obtain favorable prices.
• Oversees section purchasing, receiving, and inventory management to reduce costs.
• Assures section's compliance with applicable regulations and accrediting standards.
• Actively supports the Quality Program and takes a leadership role in facilitating change to realize noticeable error reduction and service improvement.
• Provides appropriate administrative and transcription support to Pathologists for research projects, Tissue Arrays and the annual laboratory program.

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:

Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates.

• Hours: start by 7:30a M-F, no weekend or holidays at this time. May change due to operational needs.

• One-year managerial experience
• Must be a Medical Lab Scientist for 6 years AND have a bachelor’s degree + MLS ASCP certification

Education:

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

Experience:

Minimum of 6 years-Related work experience (Required), Minimum of 1 year-Managing people, processes, or projects (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Communication, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Laboratory Services, Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management

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, 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.