Specimen Processing Group Lead

Responsibilities

• Schedule coordination
• General supervision of all Specimen Technicians
• Providing input to supervisors for performance review and disciplinary action
• Assists all SPT’s in proper test selection and problem resolution
• Answers and clarifies employee questions (including laboratory personnel) regarding processing
• Provides appropriate feedback to supervisor(s) when problems arise
• Completes appropriate shift paperwork, setting up for production, and insuring that their staff has cleaned up at the end of the shift
• Mainters supply inventory, ordering supplies as needed
• Repairs and maintains department equipment notifying appropriate personnel when repairs beyond the general scope are required
• Aids in or performs all training, cross training and department auditing functions as assigned by the supervisor(s)
• Prioritizes work assignments
• Makes suggestions and recommendations to enhance workflow
• Ensures effective employee utilization through workforce planning to include staffing weekends and holidays
• Helps manage department overtime
• Ensures that all Quest Diagnostics Incorporated and Specimen Processing policies and procedures are adhered to

Qualifications

• Internal candidates minimum of one year in SPT III/related role
• Preferred: 3 years experience in a laboratory environment with Specimen Processing experience preferred. Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Physical And Mental Requirements: Performs multiple tasks simultaneously and with interruptions, physical and mental stress Works in a biohazard environment and practices good safety habits
• Skills: PC skills including the ability to run reports & use to manage workflow; real-time thru-put Maintains confidentiality at all times. Will have access to overall employee performance, may have knowledge of disciplinary actions up to, and including termination.
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)

About the Role

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.