Lead Phlebotomy Tech Night Shift

WVU Medicine

84d

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Coordinate daily workflow, scheduling, and training of assigned staff and review work to ensure completeness and consistency. Responsible for blood and blood culture collection; non-blood specimen collection including urine, sputum, semen samples, throat swabs; chain of custody specimen collection. Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of phlebotomy experience.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
• One (1) year of phlebotomy lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible for patient groups from neonates to geriatrics.
• Properly labels all specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, computer systems, labeling printers, scanners, phone system, etc.).
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, clients, and staff.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing.
• Collect drug screens (internal and external) using Chain of Custody Process.
• Assist Supervisor/Manager with day-to-day operations of the phlebotomy department.
• Assist with the monthly scheduling of the phlebotomy staff and assign coverage for vacations and call-offs.
• Monitor supply level and sub supply requisitions as needed to maintain optimal level of supplies.
• Assist with customer complaints and help with investigations into issues in the collection of specimens.
• Assist Supervisor/Manager with monitoring and evaluating productivity reports, unreceived specimen list, and work queues.
• Assist with the orientation of all lab staff into the laboratory.
• Provide training New Phlebotomy Techs.
• Assist with annual competencies and evaluations of staff.
• Oversee the operations of the phlebotomy department in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees