LEAD PHLEBOTOMIST

UHS•Denison, TX

45d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible to perform routine blood drawing procedures including but not limited to proper collection of venous and capillary specimens. Responsible for registration of blood screening documents. Maintain flow of work orders. Conduct periodic audit of blood culture techniques utilized. Coordinate phlebotomy staff, delegate outstanding work assignments and interface with nursing services to resolve patient order issues or concerns. The lead phlebotomist will assist the Lab Director and Phlebotomy Supervisor with training of new staff, assessment of phlebotomy competency, education on departmental policy, and complete problem reports for patient collections. Monitor the effectiveness of staff training, perform and train new hires on patient registration, and may serve as the Lab liaison on selected hospital workgroups. Serve as specimen courier as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, or highest level of education.
Reading and numerical competency.
Training and certification from accredited phlebotomy program required.
Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience demonstrating progressive growth in responsibility.
Must have the ability to learn the applicable computer programs as needed.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skill in obtaining laboratory specimens from all age groups.
Must have excellent verbal communication and listening skills, as well as written skills.
Must have moderate complex testing after initial training and assessment at six-months.
Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent required on hire.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework preferred: (e.g., Medical Terminology, Microbiology and Medical billing)
Certification as a Phlebotomist through the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine blood drawing procedures including proper collection of venous and capillary specimens.
Register blood screening documents.
Maintain flow of work orders.
Conduct periodic audits of blood culture techniques.
Coordinate phlebotomy staff and delegate work assignments.
Interface with nursing services to resolve patient order issues.
Assist Lab Director and Phlebotomy Supervisor with training new staff.
Assist with assessment of phlebotomy competency.
Provide education on departmental policy.
Complete problem reports for patient collections.
Monitor the effectiveness of staff training.
Train new hires on patient registration.
Serve as the Lab liaison on selected hospital workgroups.
Serve as specimen courier as needed.
Perform and train new hires on patient registration.
Perform waived and moderate complexity testing using Point of Care devices during code blue/trauma, or as needed in other areas.
Demonstrate commitment to a positive team operation and work environment.
Consistently use good judgment in directing resources to achieve goals in a timely manner, with superior service excellence skills.
Follow Just Culture principles to ensure just assessment of individual acts.
Create a safety-conscious work environment where employees feel free to raise safety concerns without intimidation, harassment, discrimination, or fear of retaliation.
Demonstrate commitment to safety in decisions and behaviors.
Ensure issues impacting safety are promptly identified, evaluated, and addressed.