Specimen Processing Coordinator

Overview Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Job Summary Oversees front-end (pre-analytic) laboratory operations processes including phlebotomy, lab assistants, and technical support staff. Responsible for all front-end laboratory processes including phlebotomy, specimen processing, sendout/referred testing. Oversees all aspects of reference lab/sendout testing, and ensures quality and quantity of work performed by phlebotomists, lab assistants, and non-technical support staff. Responsibilities Analytical ability to define functional, unit or service procedures, to independently oversee the application of methods, guides, and processes, to apply sound judgment in choosing proper course of action among multiple options, to interpret policies, to assist in planning short to mid-range goals and determining measures, and to assess and monitor progress toward Laboratory Services goal attainment. Communication and/or interpersonal skills for contact with internal and external customers/stakeholders to manage concerns of clients, technical departments and employees in a professional manner and in accordance with HR and Laboratory policies. Some discretion must be exercised in deciding what and how to communicate. Conflict resolution skills are exercised and occasionally on an interdepartmental or interfunctional basis. Diplomacy, tact and listening skills are required. Ability to read and comprehend policies and technical materials in the Laboratory area is necessary. Technical and non-technical knowledge of laboratory operations and processes, including phlebotomy and specimen collection. Working knowledge of computer applications with special focus on word and spreadsheet applications. Demonstrated understanding and application of process improvement skills and concepts. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Experience: 3 years of phlebotomy or specimen processing (pre-analytic) experience with increasing responsibility in an acute care facility. Education: High School Graduate or equivalent. Certifications: Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires. Preferred Requirements Certifications: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar preferred. EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. #J-18808-Ljbffr