Phlebotomist Lead

Nevada System of Higher Education•Chicago, IL

42d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Phlebotomist Lead at Swedish Hospital. It is a full-time role with a Monday-Friday schedule from 5am-1:30pm, including rotating weekends and holidays. The Lead will be responsible for assigning and monitoring work to ensure laboratory customer service requests are met accurately and timely. They will identify and troubleshoot problems, utilize the LIS for data management, and process reference lab testing. This role also involves coordinating the training of phlebotomy staff and students, supporting the Quality Assurance Program, and performing specimen collection for various types of samples. Additionally, the Lead will assist with inventory management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred or equivalent work experience
CPR-BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider from the AHA required
2 years of Phlebotomy training experience strongly preferred
Good communication and organization skills
Moderate computer skills needed
Reliable transportation to travel between sites required
Strong customer service skills.
Basic typing/keyboarding.
Ability to process esoteric testing.
Leadership, organizational and communication (verbal, written and telephone) skills and the ability to lead, work with and relate to personnel.

Nice To Haves

PBT (ASCP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assigns and monitors work to ensure that laboratory customer service requests are met in an accurate, timely, and appropriate manner.
Applies skills and experience to identify problems as they arise.
Implements appropriate troubleshooting and follow through.
Can proficiently operate and utilize the Data Management functions of the LIS to address the needs of the lab service areas and their clientele.
Conducts all communication transactions in a professional and courteous manner, deferring to appropriate administrative personnel as needed.
Proficient in all aspects of specimen preparation and processing procedures.
Responsible for processing all reference lab testing and use of the associated electronic databases of the reference labs.
Coordinates the orientation and training of phlebotomy staff and students.
Is aware of and supports the Quality Assurance Program as it relates to the phlebotomy service areas, and reports possible infractions as they occur.
Proficiently performs accurate venipunctures and capillary specimen collection for all inpatients and outpatients for all age groups.
Responsible for the collection of body fluid or other samples including, nasal and throat swabs, stool, urine, semen, and breath samples.
Assists with inventory management duties as assigned.