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Lead Lab Assistant
Carle Health. Oversee day-to-day operations of the reference lab procurement/processing area .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in lab operations management, including procurement and processing, while ensuring compliance with regulations. Proficient in training and supporting staff, managing workflow, and implementing cost-saving measures.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Lab Science ExperienceLeadership ExperienceSpecimen ProcessingCompliance KnowledgeTraining Development
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Patient RegistrationSpecimen ProcessingDocument ScanningLaboratory Order EntryInventory MonitoringError InvestigationProcedure Manual MaintenanceCost-Saving ImplementationClinical Information ProcessingLIS/IT Ticket Management
Soft Skills
GuidanceCommunicationConflict ResolutionTraining SupportTeam Leadership
Tools & Technologies
EMR SystemsLIS Systems
Industry Keywords
Clinical LabPhlebotomyCompliance RegulationsProcurementProcessing Area Duties
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee day-to-day operations of the reference lab procurement/processing area
- Provide guidance, leadership, functional support, and training to staff and new employees
- Perform lab processing assistant duties, including patient/order registration and specimen processing
- Transcribe and process demographic, financial, and clinical information
- Scan documents into the EMR and enter and release laboratory orders
- Monitor specimen tracking, pending collections, inventory, and supplies
- Investigate errors, workflow issues, incidents, and non-compliance; document findings and follow up
- Place and follow up on LIS/IT and maintenance tickets
- Maintain procedure manuals and communicate procedural changes
- Serve as a liaison among processing staff, nursing units, technical staff, patients, clients, and laboratory management
- Develop training materials and oversee new phlebotomy staff competency progress
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures
- Assist with special reports and other assigned support duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- Lab science experience in lieu of education or college diploma in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in a clinical lab as a lab assistant, processing assistant, or phlebotomist who also processes samples
- 1–3 years of experience in a leadership role
- Ability to perform procurement/processing area duties and staff functions during shortages or high workload
- Ability to follow lab test catalog and testing requirement guidelines
- Knowledge of compliance and applicable regulations
- Familiarity with reference materials
- Ability to handle conflicting demands and personalities
- Ability to train and support peers and new employees
- Ability to attend required training updates, meetings, and educational sessions
- Work authorization verification through Form I-9 and E-Verify
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits package
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Opportunities for growth and life-long careers
- Training and educational sessions
- Continuous training support