Triage Specialist

Baylor Genetics•Houston, TX

About The Position

Evaluates specimens for acceptability, liaison for triage with the client services team, supports accessioning team with accessioning responsibilities. KEY RESPONSIBILITES ·Evaluates triage cases and communicates with the client services team to resolve triage Regularly follows up on pending triage and on hold samples to maintain quick turn around and reduce backlog of on hold samples Active participation in triage process improvements Opens packages, accessions specimens accurately and according to existing protocols, as needed Scans, checks and files paperwork Performs routine and non-routine tasks to carry out the department workflow Ensures that the lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained Participates in the orientation and training of the department Performs clerical duties as directed Maintains compliance with protocols Adheres to Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Degree: Min of High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Relevant experience: 7+ year OR Degree: Associate degree Relevant experience: 6+ years
Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative: Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Responsibilities

Evaluates triage cases and communicates with the client services team to resolve triage
Regularly follows up on pending triage and on hold samples to maintain quick turn around and reduce backlog of on hold samples
Active participation in triage process improvements
Opens packages, accessions specimens accurately and according to existing protocols, as needed
Scans, checks and files paperwork
Performs routine and non-routine tasks to carry out the department workflow
Ensures that the lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained
Participates in the orientation and training of the department
Performs clerical duties as directed
Maintains compliance with protocols
Adheres to Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.