Preanalytical Specialist - Days
About The Position
Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Preanalytical Specialist to provide technical expertise and day-to-day supervision of Phlebotomy and/or Receiving and Processing areas. The role supports high-quality specimen collection and processing, accurate information for laboratory clients, and exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. The specialist performs the functions of a Phlebotomist, Lab Assistant II, or Technical Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist Technician as needed, and provides technical knowledge and support to staff and clients. The position provides supervision across patient preparation, specimen collection, transport, handling, processing, and reporting, as appropriate. It also involves personnel and schedule management, employee orientation and training, performance and competency monitoring, supply inventory, procedure and quality improvement activities, audits, and resolution of technical and service issues. Overnight travel may be required. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required for phlebotomists.
- Skills in communication, computer literacy, laboratory equipment operation, laboratory information systems (LIS), laboratory services, and laboratory supply and inventory management.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise and day-to-day supervision of Phlebotomy and/or Receiving and Processing areas.
- Perform a range of tasks to ensure specimens are of the highest analytical quality and provide accurate information to laboratory clients.
- Perform Phlebotomist, Lab Assistant II, or Technical Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist Technician functions as necessary.
- Provide technical knowledge and support to staff and clients.
- Analyze and resolve technical problems promptly in accordance with laboratory policies and patient safety standards, and cooperatively resolve service issues.
- Collaborate with specialty-specific technical specialists at other lab locations to support system-wide standardization.
- Participate in developing and coordinating policy and procedure manuals with the supervisor or team leader and system colleagues, and ensure regular, timely review of manuals.
- Conduct audits and monitor logs as appropriate.
- Participate in developing and maintaining Quality Assurance and Service Improvement activities in the functional area.
- Provide appropriate supervision of patient preparation, specimen collection, transport, handling, processing, and reporting of results.
- Manage personnel and schedules.
- Orient new employees, identify training needs, and ensure regular in-service training and education appropriate to employees' responsibilities.
- Encourage and demonstrate service-oriented behavior to support the needs of clients.
- Provide timely consultations and promptly address problems and issues.
- Continually evaluate, monitor, and document employee performance and competency.
- Order and maintain adequate supply inventory as appropriate.
- Participate in educational and training activities to acquire new skills and maintain proficiency.
Benefits
- Full benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, starting on day one.
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
- Pre-tax 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 with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Paid time off (PTO) plan with accrual.
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
- Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through a free Care.com membership.
- Employee Assistance Program with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
- Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
