Children's Healthcare of Atlanta·Atlanta, Georgia
Provides pre-analytical support to clinical laboratory personnel by processing specimens and entering orders into the Laboratory Information System. Manages workflow in specimen collection areas and ensures compliance with safety and quality assurance standards.
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
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 2220 North Druid Hills Road Job Family Laboratory Services
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for an associate's or bachelor's degree in applied science and two years of laboratory experience. Candidates must possess basic medical terminology knowledge and strong communication skills.
Market context
In Georgia, specimen processor openings are often tied to steady laboratory and hospital workflow, so employers look for candidates who can handle high-volume sample intake accurately and communicate clearly with clinical teams. These roles can be competitive because they often prefer an associate's or bachelor's degree in applied science plus laboratory experience, along with medical terminology knowledge. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and tailor your application to show lab experience, accuracy, and communication skills.