Specimen Processor (Mon-Fri 7a-3:30p)

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. is seeking a versatile laboratory support role to assist clinical lab personnel.

You will perform pre-analytical processing, enter orders, and manage specimens with accuracy and safety in a fast-paced setting. You will work within a lean culture, promoting continuous improvement and collaborating with clinicians to deliver timely results while maintaining excellent service standards.

Qualifications

• Must understand basic medical terminology.
• Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Laboratory computer skills.
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks in a frequently stressful environment while maintaining strong customer service standards.
• Strives for adult-adult relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors.

Responsibilities

• Enters orders and receives all specimens in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Processes specimens based on testing requirements.
• Uses critical thinking principles to determine appropriateness of specimens.
• Accurately prepares send-out requisitions and samples for referral testing.
• Assures validity of requisition to meet applicable Managed Care and Medicaid guidelines.
• Processes Lab Corp and Quests specimens from outpatients and draw stations.
• Is competent in other departments, such as Referral testing or Phlebotomy.
• Manages workflow in all pre-analytical areas, the front office, specimen collection, and specimen processing area.
• Is a resource for clinicians with test ordering management.
• Is responsible and assists in training new employees.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and work area.
• Ensures safe environment which is functional as well as professional in appearance and safe for patient care, the public, and staff.
• Performs other duties as required by the department.
• Demonstrates familiarity with and follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those pertaining to safety and compliance.
• Performs quality assurance by monitoring collection pending logs, OL monitor, timed and stat specimens, HRP and the LIS error log.
• Documents order errors and integrity of specimen issues.
• Actively promotes a Lean culture by performing duties to promote an understanding and consistent use of Lean principals and processes.
• Using an awareness of how the work performed is valued by the customer, performs duties, makes decisions, takes actions and continually strives to improve work processes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Laboratory procedures

Lean principles

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor's in applied science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time 7:00 AM Shift End Time 3:30 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular

Children's is one of the nation’s leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

Provides assistance and support to clinical laboratory personnel. Performs pre-analytical processes. Works effectively with others to meet patient and care provider needs. Actively promotes a lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of lean principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes necessity of taking ownership of own motivation, morale, performance, and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to the laboratory's and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's mission, goals, and values.

Experience

No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience with laboratory specimen processing or phlebotomy
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in an applied science (biology, chemistry, etc.)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must understand basic medical terminology
• Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills
• Laboratory computer skills
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks in a frequently stressful environment while maintaining strong customer service standards in dealing with customers and coworkers
• Strives for adult-adult relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors

Job Responsibilities

• Enters orders and receives all specimens in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Processes specimens based on testing requirements.
• Uses critical thinking principles to determine appropriateness of specimens.
• Accurately prepares send-out requisitions and samples for referral testing.
• Assures validity of requisition to meet applicable Managed Care and Medicaid guidelines.
• Processes Lab Corp and Quests specimens from outpatients and draw stations.
• Is competent in other departments, such as Referral testing or Phlebotomy.
• Manages workflow in all pre-analytical areas, the front office, specimen collection, and specimen processing area.
• Is a resource for clinicians with test ordering management.
• Is responsible and assists in training new employees.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and work area.
• Ensures safe environment which is functional as well as professional in appearance and safe for patient care, the public, and staff.
• Performs other duties as required by the department.
• Demonstrates familiarity with and follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those pertaining to safety and compliance.
• Performs quality assurance by monitoring collection pending logs, OL monitor, timed and stat specimens, HRP and the LIS error log.
• Documents order errors and integrity of specimen issues.
• Actively promotes a Lean culture by performing duties to promote an understanding and consistent use of Lean principals and processes.
• Using an awareness of how the work performed is valued by the customer, performs duties, makes decisions, takes actions and continually strives to improve work processes.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family Laboratory Services Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children's is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children's is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children's offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children's has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values.
• We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.

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