Senior Referral Testing Specialist (full-time)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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, including continually seeking work process improvements.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in computers
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of laboratory specimen collection/processing procedures, shipping, turnaround times, and specialty research testing
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and willingness to work with others
• Able to perform multiple, concurrent tasks in a frequently stressful environment
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to handle difficult specimen problem situations
• Strives for adult-adult relationship with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science
• 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED