Preanalytical Specialist - Office Building II (GOB II)

Geisinger • Bloomsburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
• Minimum of 5 years-Relevant experience (Required)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Laboratory Services
• Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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