Analytical Specialist - Blood Bank - Days

Location Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Worker Type Regular Exemption Status No Job Summary Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state‑of‑the‑art laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high‑quality laboratory services. Job Duties Provides day‑to‑day technical supervision of testing personnel ensuring the proper performance of all laboratory procedures and report of test results. Promotes standardization through collaboration and coordination within a specialty. Performs technical duties and provides technical knowledge and support to staff and clients within a department of responsibility. Analyzes technical problems and resolves them in accordance with established laboratory policies. Reviews test results, quality control records, proficiency testing results and preventative maintenance records. Ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems and Quality Assurance deviate from established performance specifications. Collaborates on the planning of capital purchases and leases with the appropriate section Doctoral Director and Operations Director. Participates with the Director and other system colleagues in the development, validation and evaluation of new testing equipment, reagents, instrumentation and technologies. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and ensures compliance with those standards. Participates in analysis of material costs and negotiation of contracts to obtain favorable prices. Responsible for section purchasing, receiving and inventory management to reduce costs. Accepts responsibility for effective cost accounting and cost management. Maintains adequate supply inventory. Participates in and coordinates development of policy and procedure manuals with Doctoral Director and system colleagues. Assures timely and regular review of procedure manuals. Provides orientation to all new employees, identifies training needs and ensures employees receive appropriate in‑service training and education for their duties. Continually evaluates, monitors and documents competency performance of each employee. Participates in annual performance appraisals. Collaborates with specialty colleagues at other lab locations to assure system‑wide standardization. Member of the Best Practice Committee for their area of responsibility. Encourages and engages in service‑oriented behavior designed to support and meet the needs of clients. Provides timely consultations and takes prompt action to correct problems and issues. Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills and maintain current proficiency. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Position Details Graduation from a specialty training program is acceptable in lieu of a bachelor’s degree for employees hired into the histotechnologist analytical specialist position. Blood Bank Experience is preferred. 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 with automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows quick accrual Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentive Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare & pet care, access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Education Bachelor’s Degree (Required). Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology (Preferred). Experience Minimum of 5 years Laboratory experience (Required). Certification(s) and License(s) None specified. Skills Communication Computer Literacy Laboratory Equipment Operation Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Laboratory Services Laboratory Supply and Inventory Management Equal Opportunity Employer We are a proud affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Geisinger