Lead Phlebotomist, Outpatient - Full-Time, Day Shift
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is hiring a Lead Phlebotomist for its Outpatient Phlebotomy department at the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM) Hyde Park campus. The role assists the Laboratory Manager with daily outpatient phlebotomy operations and assumes supervisory responsibilities in the manager’s absence. This is a 100% onsite position based at the Hyde Park campus; the employee must be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The Lead Phlebotomist performs basic and complex phlebotomy procedures, maintains knowledge of specimen and handling requirements for laboratory diagnostic testing, trains phlebotomists, and supports staff assignments, competency assessment, inventory control, and resolution of complaints and problems. The position is full-time, generally 40 hours per week, on the day shift from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasional Saturday work from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. may be scheduled as needed. On-call shifts are not scheduled.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Phlebotomy training from an accredited program.
- At least two years of pertinent experience as a phlebotomist.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide phlebotomy services to patients of all ages, including infants, children, adults, and/or geriatric patients.
- Thorough knowledge of aseptic technique.
- Must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy (ASCP) certification or eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, the supervisor, and other clinical staff.
- Promote teamwork within the phlebotomy area and with other clinical areas.
- Monitor and control inventory.
- Assist with staffing assignments based on workload and personnel.
- Assist with job performance and competency assessments of phlebotomy staff.
- Investigate complaints and problems and follow up with the supervisor.
- Perform and demonstrate proficiency in all basic and complex procedures provided by the phlebotomy service.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of specimen and handling requirements for diagnostic testing performed by the hospital laboratories.
- Train phlebotomists.
- Perform other duties as requested by senior management.
- Assist the Laboratory Manager in managing daily outpatient phlebotomy operations and assume supervisory responsibilities in the manager’s absence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
