Supervisor Laboratory Medicine -Microbiology

Geisinger•Danville, PA

18d•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.

Requirements

Medical Laboratory Scientist: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR; Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification OR; Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory
6 years of experieince
ASCP certification eligible required.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Minimum of 6 years-Related work experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree- (Preferred)
Minimum of 1 year-Managing people, processes, or projects (Preferred)

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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)
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
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners