Supervisor, Laboratory Medicine - Geisinger Medical Center - Full Time - Days

Geisinger Health System - Kulpmont, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Kulpmont, PA

501-1,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Supervisor of Laboratory Medicine at Geisinger Medical Center is responsible for leading and coordinating the daily operations of the assigned laboratory section. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing the activities of laboratory personnel to ensure optimal service delivery while adhering to departmental standards of quality and productivity. The position emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and effective team management in a high-volume automated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises technical and administrative operations of the assigned laboratory section.
• Maintains 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 and 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 laboratory information system functions.
• Ensures staff is adequately trained in all computer applications required for their positions.
• Ensures timely and efficient workflow in support of group practice quality and turnaround time standards.
• Delegates appropriate tasks daily to assure equitable workload and adequate coverage of responsibilities.
• Prepares schedule to ensure adequate staffing to meet service demands and maintain productivity standards.
• Prepares and monitors annual operating budget for section cost centers.
• Collaborates on planning 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 facilitates change to realize noticeable error reduction and service improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) preferred, or life science BS degree with MLS (ASCP).
• Minimum of 6 years of clinical/medical laboratory bench experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist.
• At least 1 year of direct leadership experience, including personnel and mentoring responsibilities.
• Experience managing staff schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Strong organizational, LEAN, and project management skills required.
• Effective communication skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience leading diverse teams in an inpatient/hospital environment.
• Prior experience in a high-volume automated laboratory.

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 quick accrual of time.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.