What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Management Lead position at AdventHealth Littleton?
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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: FT, PT, PRN Shift: Day, Night
The role you’ll contribute (Job Summary):
A front-line leadership position responsible for the day-to-day oversight of specimen management operations and associates on assigned shift. Responsible for collection and processing of blood samples and other specimens as defined by site. Provides a high level of customer service for lab inquiries, test requirements, and other laboratory information. Consistently functions in a self-directed manner and exhibits excellent communication and complex problem-solving skills. Serves as a liaison with other laboratory departments and hospital services.
The value you’ll bring to the team (Role/Responsibilities):
- Handles inquiries and resolves complaints related to laboratory service and information promptly, effectively, and appropriately.
- Serves as a resource for other associates providing information or resolving complaints.
- Keeps a customer service approach by following through on such inquiries and complaints and refers to other laboratory leader, department, or system leaders as appropriate.
- May serve as a department initial point-of-contact for pathologists and coordination of procedure scheduling.
Communicates effectively to coworkers, providers, and other departments through timely notification of critical and significant results and findings, within shift and shift-to-shift communication, laboratory and hospital huddles, occurrence reports, email, and other manners to ensure continuity of laboratory operations and patient care. - Actively promotes a positive, team-oriented environment that contributes to laboratory, hospital and AdventHealth goals and reflects the mission and values of the system. Shows a service-conscious attitude by keeping respect and service in mind during interactions with others, including coworkers, patients, and other departments and professionals.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Required:
- Phlebotomy certification, such as PBT(ASCP) or equivalent certification required within 6 months of hire.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
