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Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services, Lab
Schedule: Evenings
Work Type: Full time
Department: GCMC Laboratory Division
Date Posted: 08/26/2025
Job ID: R-83708
Job Summary
In this role, you will lead and coordinate 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.This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidatesJob Duties
- 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.
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.
Position Details
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
HEW
Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates.
- It is a full-time, exempt position that does not require working on holidays or weekends in general.
- Shifts are available in 8-hr (5 days/week) or 10-hr (4 days/week) schedules starting at 3:00 or 4:00 PM. Shift times may vary based on operational needs.
- Expect to perform bench duties approximately 20% of the time, depending on staffing and lab operations.
- This position requires availability to respond during off hours for occasional emergency cases during evening or night shifts.
Preferred:
-1 year of managerial, expert or lead experience
Benefit Highlights:
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) with employer contribution
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
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Bachelor's Degree- (Preferred)Experience
Minimum of 6 years-Related work experience (Required), Minimum of 1 year-Managing people, processes, or projects (Preferred)Our Purpose & Values
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 know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
