Lead Phlebotomist

Northwell Health

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About The Position

The Lead Phlebotomist leads and guides Phlebotomists and performs blood draws for adult, pediatric, and infant patients, as well as other specimen collections, using established procedures and techniques. The role schedules work, maintains related records, prepares monthly reports for assigned service areas, and provides guidance and training to employees. The Lead Phlebotomist may oversee trainees at the request of a supervisor or manager and may function as a site lead.

The position assists with coordination of specimen processing, order entry and inquiries, result and report inquiries, collection requirements, specimen and order problems, and supply inventory for the Laboratory’s Phlebotomy section. It also collects, prepares, labels, and delivers specimens; identifies and reports incorrect or inappropriate specimens or orders; performs related clerical duties; and uses Laboratory computer systems. The role serves as a functional mentor and may recommend process improvements, tools, techniques, or new clinical services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five or more years of technical experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Current Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred.
• Specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide Phlebotomists; schedule work, maintain related records, and prepare monthly reports for assigned service areas.
• Assist in coordinating specimen processing, order entry and inquiries, result and report inquiries, collection requirements, specimen or order problems, and supply inventory for the Laboratory’s Phlebotomy section; may function as site lead.
• Perform venipuncture and collect blood, urine, sputum, stool, and nasal swab specimens, including more difficult cases as needed.
• Collect, prepare, and label specimens for examination and deliver specimens to the laboratory.
• Identify and document incorrect or inappropriate specimens or orders and alert appropriate medical staff.
• Provide guidance and training to employees and, at the request of a supervisor or manager, oversee trainees.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Laboratory computer systems.
• Perform clerical duties involved in specimen collection for diagnostic studies.
• Serve as a functional mentor with advanced knowledge of the function, family, and department.
• Recommend process improvements, new processes, tools and techniques, or development of new clinical services to management.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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