Preanalytical Specialist - Evenings

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Preanalytical Specialist serves as the technical expert and provides day-to-day supervision of Phlebotomy and/or Receiving and Processing areas at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. The role performs a broad range of tasks to ensure specimens are of the highest analytical quality and that laboratory clients receive accurate information. The specialist also performs the functions of a Phlebotomist, Lab Assistant II, or Technical Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist Technician as needed.

This position provides technical knowledge and support to staff and clients, resolves technical problems in accordance with laboratory policies and patient safety standards, and works with specialty-specific technical specialists at other laboratory locations to support system-wide standardization. The specialist participates in developing and reviewing policies and procedures, quality assurance and service improvement activities, and audits and log monitoring.

The role provides supervision across patient preparation, specimen collection and transport, specimen handling and processing, and reporting results as appropriate. Responsibilities also include managing personnel and schedules, orienting and training employees, monitoring and documenting competency, maintaining supply inventory, and providing service-oriented support to clients. Overnight travel may be required. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

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.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of Phlebotomy and/or Receiving and Processing areas.
• Perform tasks that ensure specimens are of high analytical quality and laboratory clients receive accurate information.
• Perform duties of a Phlebotomist, Lab Assistant II, or Technical Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist Technician as needed.
• Provide technical knowledge and support to staff and clients; analyze and resolve technical problems and service issues promptly.
• Collaborate with specialty-specific technical specialists at other laboratory locations to promote system-wide standardization.
• Participate in developing and regularly reviewing policy and procedure manuals.
• Conduct audits and monitor logs as appropriate.
• Participate in developing and maintaining quality assurance and service improvement activities.
• Provide supervision of patient preparation, specimen collection, transport, handling, processing, and reporting results as appropriate.
• Manage personnel and schedules.
• Orient new employees, identify training needs, and ensure regular in-service training and education.
• Provide service-oriented support to clients, consultations, and timely corrective action on problems and issues.
• Continually evaluate, monitor, and document employee competency and performance.
• Order and maintain adequate supply inventory as appropriate.
• Participate in educational and training activities to acquire skills and maintain proficiency.

Benefits

• Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits 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 and a health savings account with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual options.
• 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 Care.com membership.
• Employee Assistance Program with childcare, eldercare, and pet care referrals; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED