Senior Referral Testing Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the country's leading pediatric healthcare organizations with 3 pediatric hospitals and 16 satellite locations. The Atlanta Business Chronicle has named Children's the #1 Healthcare Employer in Atlanta. We use equipment specifically designed for children and address their psychological needs through family-centered care. You'll have the opportunity to enhance the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research and education while working on interdisciplinary teams in a close-knit, supportive environment. Children's offers a Total Rewards Program that includes:  Competitive compensation Flexible scheduling Health insurance including dental and vision plans Retirement plans with generous vesting and employer contributions Up to five weeks of paid time off each year including holidays Childcare programs Educational assistance Professional development and more.The Referral Testing Specialist directs activities of support services personnel to provide pediatric technical expertise in specimen collection and processing, as well as provide oversight for daily clerical test order management and report distribution activities.  They ensure that high quality patient care is provided to all patients in a timely fashion and works effectively with others to meet the needs of the patients and care providers.  The scope of responsibility will encompass technical practice, personnel management, fiscal management, and professional development and maintain proper specimen flow to outside reference labs.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor of Science or five years in a clinical laboratory setting referral testing lab Possess thorough knowledge of laboratory specimen collection and processing procedures, shipping, TATs, specialty testing research Requires excellent organizational and communication skills, and demonstrates enthusiasm and willingness to work with others Able to perform multiple, concurrent tasks in a frequently stressful environment Minimum two years computer experience required Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and ability to handle difficult specimen problem situations To apply and to learn more about Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, please visit www.choa.org To Apply: Click Children's offers a Total Rewards Program that includes: Competitive compensation Flexible scheduling Health insurance including dental and vision plans Retirement plans with generous vesting and employer contributions Up to five weeks of paid time off each year including holidays Childcare programs Educational assistance