Lab Support Lead: Specimen Processing & Analytics

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Lab Support Services Specialist II for the Day Shift. Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, you will perform technical and non-technical duties across hospital lab service areas, serving as a lead in the absence of leadership and ensuring accurate specimen handling and testing workflows.

The role emphasizes patient privacy, collaboration with phlebotomy, and training new staff, with responsibilities spanning pre-analytics, microbiology, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Minimum 3 years' specimen processing experience in a hospital or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead duties in the absence of supervisor or manager.
• Operate multiple computer systems with accuracy.
• Provide courteous customer service while protecting privacy.
• Receive and process patient specimens for indicated tests.
• Maintain phlebotomy competency if applicable.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Data entry

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Lab Support Services Specialist II for the Day Shift. Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, you will perform technical and non-technical duties across hospital lab service areas, serving as a lead in the absence of leadership and ensuring accurate specimen handling and testing workflows.

The role emphasizes patient privacy, collaboration with phlebotomy, and training new staff, with responsibilities spanning pre-analytics, microbiology, and