Job Summary

$12,500 SIGN ON INCENTIVE FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS!Leads and coordinates the daily phlebotomy operations, in collaboration with Analytical Specialists, Laboratory Operations Manager and department Associate Vice President. Plans, organizes and directs the activities of section personnel to provide optimal, cost-effective delivery of services according to departmental standards of quality, productivity, and performance.

Job Duties

• Sets an example of outstanding Customer Service when interacting with all customers.
• Supervises technical and administrative operations for Laboratory phlebotomy staff.
• Maintains a staff of qualified personnel to assure quality specimen collection and services.
• Selects, instructs and develops employees through careful interviewing, comprehensive training, delegation, and supportive coaching.
• Ensures competency of all personnel.
• Prepares and monitors annual operating budget for section's cost centers, forecasts workload for revenue projection, meets fiscal requirements.
• Collaborates the planning of capital purchases and leases with the Analytical Specialist and Operations Director.
• Oversees section purchasing, receiving, and inventory management to reduce costs.
• Assures section's compliance with applicable regulations and accrediting standards.
• Knows and abides by Medical Laboratories policies and procedures.
• Successfully implements changes to operations as needed.
• Demonstrates receptiveness to new ideas and successfully helps others through change.
• Leads communication with employees through constructive techniques including regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Provides appropriate recognition and acknowledgement of achievement, serves as a role model to the rest of the section team for effective communication.
• Actively supports the Quality Program and takes a leadership role in facilitating change to realize noticeable error reduction and service improvement related to pre-analytical quality.
• Provides educational direction and opportunities for all levels of staff.
• Actively seeks input from Analytical Specialists and staff, motivates them to seek and participate in development opportunities.

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.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate's Degree = 2 years; Bachelor's Degree = 4 years).

Position Details

$12,500 SIGN ON INCENTIVE FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS!

Join the Geisinger family as a phlebotomy team lead!

We're looking for someone with at least a decade of experience in phlebotomy and a PBT (ASCP) credential who loves developing staff, solving problems, and providing top-notch patient care.

In this role, you'll get the chance to travel regionally to work locations. The anticipated work hours for this position are 8AM to 4:30PM.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 10 years-Relevant experience* (Required), Minimum of 1 year-Managerial/Supervisory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.