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Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

General Summary

Supervises personnel and oversees the work activities of specimen procurement, processing, technical and clerical duties of the laboratory.

Essential Functions:

+ Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performance, and makes recommendations for personnel actions. Performs work of a similar nature.

+ Trains other employees in day-to-day procedures.

+ Organizes, directs, supervises, and performs activities in the laboratory section. Establishes routines and workflow patterns, performance standards, and staffing needs.

+ Supervises functions that may include registration, order entry, specimen procurement, specimen processing, specimen testing, answering telephones, typing/transcribing various materials, making and distributing photocopies, filing and maintaining all pathology and clinical laboratory files, and calling for maintenance and repair of equipment.

+ Participates in Quality Assessment Program on a regular and continuing basis.

+ Participates in department specific and/or system-wide projects of varying scope and duration.

+ Consults with medical staff and other health care providers on matters relating to laboratory and/or related services.

+ Performs the duties of a laboratory technician.

Common Expectations:

+ Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

+ Assists in developing budgets and departmental goals and objectives.

+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

+ Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.

+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Travel Requirements:

+ Estimated Amount: - Travel required. May make home visits.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ High School Diploma or GED Required

+ Associates Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

+ 2 years Relevant experience. Required and

+ Supervisory experience. Required

Licenses:

+ Certified Histotechnician - ASCP within 1 year Preferred or

+ Certified Medical Laboratory Technician - ASCP within 1 year Preferred or

+ Certified Phlebotomy Technician - ASCP within 1 year Preferred or

+ Certified Phlebotomy Technician - ASPT within 1 year Preferred or

+ Certified Phlebotomy Technician - NHA within 1 year Preferred or

+ Registered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT within 1 year Preferred

Courses and Training:

+ Completion of basic management skills courses. within 1 year Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Computer skills.

Benefits Offered:

+ Comprehensive health benefits

+ Flexible spending and health savings accounts

+ Retirement savings plan

+ Paid time off (PTO)

+ Short-term disability

+ Educational assistance

+ Financial education and support, including DailyPay

+ Wellness and Wellbeing programs

+ Caregiver support via Weallthy

+ Childcare referral service via Wellthy

WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan's regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

Quality of Life

Lancaster City was the capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. Today, Lancaster County includes a vibrant downtown business district, desirable suburban neighborhoods and sprawling agricultural farms. Life in Lancaster County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, an independent professional baseball team, fine dining and more. When visiting Lancaster, one can't help but recognizing the influence of the Pennsylvania Dutch - farm-to-table and beyond.

Conveniently located in Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is within an easy commute to major cities and has ready access to public transportation. Residents can find local employment in healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing and both professional and semiprofessional services. (Patient population: 535,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.