Supervisor Laboratory Medicine

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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 sections 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.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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***$12500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS!***

The anticipated hours for this positionare 7AM to 3:30PM.This position does not participate in a holiday or weekend rotation. This position is 100% administrative with no anticipated bench time.

This role is responsible for supervising approximately 40 employees in a high volume automated laboratory producing >8M tests/year.

In an atmosphere of collaboration comradery and continuous improvement youll lead a team of lab professionals through day-to-day tasks and long-term strategic department goals. Youll supervise scheduling and staffing with the support of analytical and pre-analytical specialists. Youll be responsible for handling day-to-day personnel issues that arise within your team troubleshooting quality issues training and upskilling and advocating for your team with lab leadership. Youll work with team members individually to help them reach their full potential and youll be empowered to reward your team for a job well done.

Our supervisors enjoy the support of our dedicated laboratory leadership team. Through weekly huddles and daily touchpoints with other laboratory leaders youll identify and refine best practices to help your team succeed. You can be supported in your professional growth through tuition reimbursement on-site training programs and focused one-on-one feedback sessions with your direct supervisor.

If you have experience leading diverse teams in an inpatient/hospital environment and are a skilled laboratory professional whos ready to take the next step in your laboratory leadership journey youd be an excellent fit for Geisingers GMC laboratory team. GMC is a 600 bed level one trauma and comprehensive stroke center that also features a childrens hospital and NICU. Geisingers laboratory space has its own state-of-the-art building filled with natural light and top-of-line innovative equipment.

The ideal candidate will have at least six (6) years of clinical/medical laboratory bench experience as an Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist and at least one (1) year of direct leadership experience including personnel and mentoring responsibilities. Must have relevant bachelors degree (MLS or MT preferred but will also consider life science BS degrees if coupled with MLS(ASCP)).

Prior experience managing staff schedules budgets and regulatory requirements preferred. Strong organizational LEAN and project management skills required. Effective communication skills required.

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health achieve financial stability and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: of working at Geisinger:

• 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) anda 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 $5000 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 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

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