Supervisor Laboratory Medicine at GWV

Overview

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary: 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.

Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates

• Supervises technical and administrative operations of assigned laboratory section.
• Maintain a staff of qualified personnel to assure quality service is provided.
• Selects, instructs and develops employees through interviewing, comprehensive training, delegation, and coaching.
• Conducts performance appraisals; ensures training and orientation of new hires; evaluates employee competency on an ongoing basis.
• 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.
• Ensure staff is trained in all computer applications required for their positions; ensure timely and efficient workflow in support of group practice quality and turnaround time standards of excellence.
• Delegate appropriate tasks daily to ensure equitable workload and adequate coverage of all responsibilities.
• Prepare schedules to ensure adequate staffing to meet service demands and maintain productivity standards.
• Prepare and monitor annual operating budget for section cost centers.
• Collaborate on equipment purchases and leases with the Anatomic Pathology Operations Director.
• Supervise cost analysis for materials and negotiate contracts to obtain favorable prices.
• Oversee section purchasing, receiving, and inventory management to reduce costs.
• Assure section's compliance with applicable regulations and accrediting standards.
• Actively support the Quality Program and facilitate change to realize error reduction and service improvement.
• Provide administrative and transcription support to Pathologists for research projects, Tissue Arrays and the annual laboratory program.

Experience: Related work experience, 6 years as an MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) required.

Education: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with one of the following:

• ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program and ASCP certification, or
• Major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science with ASCP categorical certification, or
• Major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science with at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory

Certification: ASCP certification eligible; please upload copy of MLS ASCP to application.

Experience: Managing people, processes, or projects – 1 year (preferred).

Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. No weekends or holidays at this time. Will be included in an on-call rotation.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with Geisinger automatic contributions
• Generous PTO plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year
• Wellness program and health incentives
• Family-friendly and leave provisions, including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and backup care membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for childcare, eldercare, legal guidance, mental health, and work-life support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more

Education: High School Diploma or GED required;
Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum 6 years related work experience required; minimum 1 year…