Lead Phlebotomist

OSF HealthCare•Peru, IL

About The Position

The Lead Phlebotomist monitors department productivity and recommends workflow or staffing-level modifications to the department leader. The role directs staff work assignments and may coordinate with patient care units or physician offices to clarify laboratory requisitions or explain when a correctly collected specimen is needed. The Lead Phlebotomist performs advanced phlebotomy activities, including recollecting specimens after difficult draws, assisting with difficult draws in the ICU and other units, collecting blood alcohol specimens, and educating or demonstrating techniques for difficult blood specimen retrieval. The role may involve travel to nursing homes to perform phlebotomy duties and may also include standard phlebotomy work as needed. Standard duties include obtaining supplies, verifying patient identification, preparing skin sites, performing venipuncture and skin punctures using established aseptic techniques, labeling and transporting specimens to the laboratory, and completing associated clerical or computer duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of phlebotomist experience in a hospital or large clinic.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PBT).
An associate or bachelor's degree in a science-related area.

Responsibilities

Monitor department productivity and recommend workflow or staffing-level modifications to the leader.
Direct staff work assignments.
Work with patient care units and/or physician offices to clarify laboratory requisitions or explain the need for a correctly collected specimen.
Perform advanced phlebotomy activities, including recollections after difficult draws, assisting with difficult draws in the ICU and other units, and collecting blood alcohol specimens.
Educate and demonstrate techniques for retrieving difficult blood specimens, including assisting the department educator with demonstrations.
Travel to nursing homes to perform phlebotomy duties when required.
Assist with standard phlebotomy duties as needed, including obtaining supplies, verifying patient identification, preparing skin sites, and performing venipuncture and skin punctures according to established aseptic techniques.
Label specimens and transport them to the laboratory for analysis.
Perform clerical and computer duties associated with the laboratory.