Lead Phlebotomist, 40hrs (Sign-on Bonus Available)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Winchester, MA

41d • $23 - $31

About The Position

The Lead Phlebotomist contributes to the Hospital's mission by drawing blood from patients and collecting and documenting specimens based on physician orders. This clinical staff position is the face of the lab and their effort starts the whole laboratory process, providing phlebotomy draws with attention to patient comfort and the physician orders. This role also assists the Phlebotomy Supervisor/Manager by providing training to phlebotomists to ensure competency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience or certification.
• For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification
• At least one year of clerical or secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains adequate staffing levels and efficient, effective workflow and scheduling.
• Provides training to phlebotomists to ensure competency.
• Acts as a technical resource for all Phlebotomy blood draws.
• Ensures rounds are completed as scheduled and provides assistance, as needed to maintain timelines of routine and STAT blood draws.
• Communicates lab issues and problems to Phlebotomy Supervisor/Phlebotomy Manager and recommends resolution.
• On a daily basis, interacts and communicates with customers including patients, physicians, and medical assistants.
• Shares on-call duties.
• Provides input for performance appraisals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees