Team Lead, Pathology-Specimen Management
About The Position
The Team Leader, Pathology is responsible for the processing and allocation of laboratory specimens and orders from all sources and/or collects specimens on all age populations as assigned with minimal patient impact. Responsible for verification of patient/specimen identification, appropriateness of specimen and accompanying orders. Responsible for the daily organization of the Phlebotomy and/or Specimen Processing sections of the Clinical laboratory. Organizes daily workflow within the section, schedules staff for daily assignments and monitors specimen collection. Provides staff training and education, maintaining training records in compliance with laboratory standards and accrediting agencies and representation of the laboratory to the customers in the hospital. Assists with the annual and introductory performance appraisals on assigned staff. Assists the Supervisor with Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement activities. Assists with writing of new procedures and the updating of current procedures. Works as an individual and as part of a team with minimal supervision/periodic review by supervisory staff.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Graduate Phlebotomy Required
- 2 Years Clinical - Phlebotomist Required
- 2 Years Clinical - Clinical Laboratory - Specimen Processing Required
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy Required - Within 6 Months of Hire
- 2 Years Clinical - Phlebotomist and Clinical - Clinical Laboratory - Specimen Processing in Healthcare - Multi-Hospital System Preferred
Responsibilities
- Processing and allocation of laboratory specimens and orders
- Collecting specimens on all age populations
- Verification of patient/specimen identification, appropriateness of specimen and accompanying orders
- Daily organization of the Phlebotomy and/or Specimen Processing sections
- Organizing daily workflow within the section
- Scheduling staff for daily assignments
- Monitoring specimen collection
- Providing staff training and education
- Maintaining training records in compliance with laboratory standards and accrediting agencies
- Representing the laboratory to customers in the hospital
- Assisting with annual and introductory performance appraisals on assigned staff
- Assisting the Supervisor with Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement activities
- Assisting with writing of new procedures and updating of current procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
