Preanalytical Specialist - Evenings

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Preanalytical Specialist to provide day-to-day supervision and technical expertise in Phlebotomy and/or Receiving and Processing areas. The specialist performs a range of tasks to ensure specimens are suitable for testing and that laboratory clients receive accurate information. The position may also perform the functions of a Phlebotomist, Lab Assistant II, or Technical Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist Technician as needed. The role supports staff and clients with technical guidance, resolves problems in accordance with laboratory policies and patient-safety standards, and works with colleagues across laboratory locations to support consistent practices. It contributes to procedure development and review, audits, quality assurance, and service improvement. The specialist also supervises work practices, manages personnel and schedules, coordinates employee orientation and training, monitors competency, and maintains supply inventory. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Overnight travel may be required. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the evening shift at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required; relevant experience may combine related work experience and degree obtained, with an associate’s degree counting as 2 years and a bachelor’s degree counting as 4 years.
Phlebotomists require Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
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 the functions 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 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 and coordinate development of policy and procedure manuals with the supervisor or team leader and system colleagues.
Ensure procedure manuals are reviewed regularly and on time.
Perform 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 job responsibilities.
Encourage service-oriented behavior that supports and meets the needs of clients.
Provide timely consultations and take prompt action to correct problems and issues.
Continuously evaluate, monitor, and document employee competency performance.
Order and maintain adequate supply inventory as appropriate.
Participate in educational and training activities to acquire new skills and maintain current proficiency.

Benefits

Eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Full 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, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual described as generous and quick.
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, and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free 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.