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Specimen Processor

Specimen Processor

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA, United States
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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

12 : 00 PM

Shift End Time

8 : 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

    1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

    Job Family

    Laboratory Services

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