Lead Phlebotomist, 40hr, Day-Southbridge
About The Position
The Lead Phlebotomist is responsible for helping with the training of new employees, the student program, and emergency coverage of shifts in the Phlebotomy Department. Maintains open communication between the laboratory departments, the nursing units and laboratory management. Assures that department functions according to all policies and procedures. Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Graduate of either a certificate program in phlebotomy or medical assisting, or practical work experience at a hospital which trains in phlebotomy techniques required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous phlebotomy experience and leadership experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Helps with the training of new employees, the student program, and emergency coverage of shifts in the Phlebotomy Department.
- Maintains open communication between the laboratory departments, the nursing units and laboratory management.
- Assures that department functions according to all policies and procedures.
- Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.
- Distributes and monitors the flow of work for an assigned group of employees.
- Provides training and technical assistance to employees within the assigned work area.
- Assists supervisor in assuring that assigned employees are provided with appropriate resources, materials, and methods.
- Provides recommendations to manager or supervisor for the most efficient utilization of assigned personnel.
- Relays work instruction from the supervisor.
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
- Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
- Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
- Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
