Lead Phlebotomist / Lab

GraceMed Health Clinic•Wichita, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs and trains staff on routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This role involves performing phlebotomy and CLIA waived lab tests, collecting and testing patient specimens, and ensuring proper labeling of all materials. The Phlebotomist Lead also prepares samples for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy, sets up laboratory equipment, and maintains and stocks the lab. They conduct chemical analysis to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components, analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction, and calculate medical diagnostic test results. The position requires adherence to infectious materials and safe waste disposal procedures, providing patient education, maintaining patient confidentiality, and managing a follow-up system for lab results. Analysis of medical tests and clinical results are entered into the computer for accountability. The role also includes labeling blood samples, maintaining documentation, assisting in protocol development, training new staff, acting as a resource for current staff, ensuring staff proficiency, and running periodic reports for the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
Minimum of one year, proven, lab phlebotomist role.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and other standard office equipment.
Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work as necessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions.
Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer.
Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification preferred
Experience in public health preferred.
Previous computer experience or training preferred.
Electronic medical records experience preferred.
Can provide innovative input into the development of the lab medical clinic and its processes.
Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values of GraceMed with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind.
Compassion for patients, family members, and others; along with a nurturing spirit to provide care during stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy and CLIA waived lab tests.
Collects and tests patient specimens.
Assures proper labeling of all materials.
Prepares samples for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy.
Sets-up laboratory equipment.
Maintains and stocks lab.
Conducts chemical analysis to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Calculates medical diagnostic test results.
Follows infectious materials procedures in accordance with policies.
Follows safe waste disposal procedures in accordance with policies.
Provides patient education as requested.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Maintains follow-up system for lab results.
Enters analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for accountability.
Labels blood samples and maintains appropriate documentation records, reports and files.
Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his or her job functions.
Assists in training new staff in proper phlebotomy, labeling, documentation, and data entry.
Acts as resource to current staff with questions about phlebotomy.
Ensures current staff is proficient in phlebotomy skills and acts as a liaison between staff and supervisor.
Runs required reports periodically for supervisor.