Senior Pediatric Lab Referral Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a laboratory professional to direct activities of support services personnel for pediatric specimen collection and processing, while overseeing test order management and report distribution. The role emphasizes lean principles and ongoing process improvements across the laboratory.

The position requires experience in clinical laboratory settings, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care within a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expert technical and clinical knowledge and functions as a resource for staff in the collection and processing of laboratory specimens, test order management, and report distribution.
• Interacts with other healthcare workers to provide information and identify, develop, and implement strategies that result in improved pre- and post-analytical processes.
• Actively promotes a lean culture by performing duties to promote an understanding and consistent use of lean principals and processes.
• Performs duties, makes decisions, takes actions, and continually strives to improve work processes using an awareness of how work performed is valued by the customer.
• 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.
• Recognizes necessity of taking ownership of own motivation, morale, performance, and professional development.
• Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to the lab’s and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's mission, goals, and values.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Computers

Education

Bachelor of Science or 5 years lab experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a laboratory professional to direct activities of support services personnel for pediatric specimen collection and processing, while overseeing test order management and report distribution. The role emphasizes lean principles and ongoing process improvements across the laboratory.

The position requires experience in clinical laboratory settings, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care within a