Lead Phlebotomist

Rush Copley Medical Center • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

The Lead Phlebotomist oversees staff who process specimens, perform waived testing, and conduct phlebotomy, and also processes Microbiology specimens. The role maintains phlebotomy and waived testing skills to support patient care areas. It processes, responds to, and troubleshoots inquiries about patient results and information, ensuring complete follow-up. The position ensures billing is timely, accurate, and correct, and arranges coverage for Laboratory Control Center scheduling.

Requirements

• MLT(ASCP), LCT, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• 3–4 years of phlebotomy experience.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, physicians, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff who process specimens, perform waived testing, and conduct phlebotomy.
• Process Microbiology specimens.
• Maintain phlebotomy and waived testing skills to support patient care areas.
• Process, respond to, and troubleshoot inquiries about patient results and information, with complete follow-up.
• Ensure billing processes are timely, accurate, and correct.
• Ensure coverage for Laboratory Control Center scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed