Senior Lab Referral Specialist: Lean Processes & Impact

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a laboratory professional to direct support services for pediatric specimen collection and processing, oversee test orders, and perform clinical lab duties. The role emphasizes lean process improvements and collaboration across healthcare teams to improve turnaround times and patient care.

Qualifications include at least 2 years computing experience, a Bachelor of Science or 5 years of clinical laboratory experience, and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Experience 2 years of experience in computers.
• Bachelor of Science or 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities of support services personnel to provide pediatric technical expertise in specimen collection and processing.
• Oversees daily clerical test order management and reports distribution activities.
• Perform clinical laboratory duties and responsibilities and works effectively with others to meet patient needs.
• Actively promotes a lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of lean principles and processes.
• Performs daily referral processing and quality assurance and monitors expected turnaround times.
• Follows departmental and system policies and procedures, including those pertaining to compliance and safety.

Skills

Computers

Education

Bachelor of Science

5 years of clinical lab experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a laboratory professional to direct support services for pediatric specimen collection and processing, oversee test orders, and perform clinical lab duties. The role emphasizes lean process improvements and collaboration across healthcare teams to improve turnaround times and patient care.

Qualifications include at least 2 years computing experience, a Bachelor of Science or 5 years of clinical laboratory experience, and a high school diploma or