Certified Lead Phlebotomist

Houston Healthcare • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

The Certified Lead Phlebotomist performs technical and clerical procedures within the clinical laboratory and ensures continuity of workflow between patients and the laboratory. The position processes patients presenting for clinical tests, ensures samples are adequate in amount and maintains sample integrity, and prepares specimens for referral to reference laboratories and other laboratory departments.

The lead provides input on employee evaluations, serves as a subject matter expert, trains and precepts staff in the position, and oversees duties related to that position. The role does not include procedures restricted by state licensure regulations to licensed personnel.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.
• Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Assistant (including phlebotomy) course completion certificate.
• Two years of experience in a hospital or other patient-care setting, with successful completion of a formal phlebotomy program.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Current ASCP, AMT, ASPT, or NHA certification.
• Ability to use venipuncture and capillary equipment and supplies.
• Ability to use a centrifuge to separate serum and/or plasma from cells.
• Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to the scope of duties.
• Computer skills and knowledge.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to use office equipment, including fax machine, copier, telephone, file cabinets, computers, and printers.
• Ability to lead and train staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and clerical procedures within the clinical laboratory.
• Ensure continuity of workflow between patients and the laboratory.
• Process patients who come to the laboratory for clinical tests.
• Ensure patient samples are adequate in amount and maintain sample integrity.
• Prepare specimens for referral to reference laboratories and laboratory departments.
• Provide input on employee evaluations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and train and precept staff.
• Oversee duties related to the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED