Lead Phlebotomist
About The Position
The Lead Phlebotomist leads and guides Phlebotomists and performs blood draws from adult, pediatric, and infant patients. The role processes specimens using established procedures and techniques, schedules work, maintains related records, and prepares monthly reports for assigned service areas. The Lead Phlebotomist provides employee guidance and training and may oversee trainees at the request of a supervisor or manager. The role supports coordination of specimen processing and related laboratory activities, performs venipuncture and other specimen collections, prepares and delivers specimens, and helps address specimen or order issues. The Lead Phlebotomist is a top functional expert and mentor, and may recommend process improvements, tools, techniques, or new clinical services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 5 years of technical experience required.
- Working knowledge of Laboratory computer system(s).
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 with coordinating specimen processing, order entry and inquiries, result and report inquiries, collection requirements, specimen and order problems, and supply inventory for the 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.
- 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, when requested by a supervisor or manager, oversee trainees.
- Use the Laboratory computer system(s).
- Perform clerical duties involved in specimen collection for diagnostic studies.
- Serve as a functional expert and mentor with advanced knowledge of the function, family, and department.
- Recommend process improvements, new processes, tools, techniques, or development of new clinical services.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
