Team Leader Pathology

Texas Children's Medical Center•Houston, TX

25d

About The Position

We are searching for a Pathology Team Leader— someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assist the department with the coordination, planning, monitoring, and performance of specimen collection, order entry, processing, and other computer and clerical functions in Pathology. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Requirements

S. Diploma or GED Required
3 Years of Experience in a clinical laboratory as a Phlebotomist or Processing Technician and Computer/Order Entry Experience Required

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Related Field Preferred
Previous Supervisory Experience Preferred
PBT – ASCP Cert Preferred

Responsibilities

Investigate, research, trouble-shoot and reconcile errors and discrepancies in phlebotomy, computer order entry and specimen processing
Consistently demonstrate competent knowledge, stress management and rational judgment in analyzing and solving problems
Direct workload and workflow and assign work stations efficiently so that stat, timed and routine collections are completed within established turnaround time as per policy
Conduct, direct or assist in any special projects, evaluations and experiments as needed
Monitor orders to ensure that all outpatients’ faxes, physician prescriptions/order pads, and requisitions have all required information including patient’s diagnosis, attending physician, clinic location and telephone number
Communicate with physicians and nursing staff if problems arise
Investigate and resolve Quest service and specimen problems
Maintain and update the Quest catalogs for specimen requirements and processing procedures
Assist Manager in ensuring that patients and families are treated with courtesy, respect, empathy and that the CR&P staff at all times performs in a professional manner
Collect and reviews performance metrics (audit) data for the order entry lines