Lead Phlebotomist

Position: LEAD PHLEBOTOMIST
Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region.

Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery.

Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible to perform routine blood drawing procedures including but not limited to proper collection of venous and capillary specimens. Responsible for registration of blood screening documents. Maintain flow of work orders. Conduct periodic audit of blood culture techniques utilized. Coordinate phlebotomy staff, delegate outstanding work assignments and interface with nursing services to resolve patient order issues or concerns.

The lead phlebotomist will assist the Lab Director and Phlebotomy Supervisor with training of new staff, assessment of phlebotomy competency, education on departmental policy, and complete problem reports for patient collections. Monitor the effectiveness of staff training, perform and train new hires on patient registration, and may serve as the Lab liaison on selected hospital work groups. Serve as specimen courier as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED, or highest level of education. Reading and numerical competency. Training and certification from accredited phlebotomy program required. Some college coursework preferred: (e.g., Medical Terminology, Microbiology and Medical billing)

Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience demonstrating progressive growth in responsibility.

Certification as a Phlebotomist through the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) strongly preferred. Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent required on hire.

Must have the ability to learn the applicable computer programs as needed. Must demonstrate knowledge and skill in obtaining laboratory specimens from all age groups. Must have excellent verbal communication and listening skills, as well as written skills. Must have moderate complex testing after initial training and assessment at six-months.

Expectation that you can perform both waived and moderate complexity testing using Point of Care devices during code blue/trauma, or as needed in other areas. Must demonstrate commitment to a positive team operation and work environment. Demonstrate the ability to consistently use good judgement in directing resources to achieve goals in a timely manner, with superior service excellence skills.

Follows Just Culture principles to ensure just assessment of individual acts.

* Creates a safety-conscious work environment where employees feel free to raise safety concerns without intimidation, harassment, discrimination, or fear of retaliation.

* Demonstrates commitment to safety in decisions and behaviors.

* Issues potentially impacting safety are promptly identified, fully evaluated, and promptly addressed and corrected commensurate with their significance

EEO Statement

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