Lead Phlebotomist

Job Overview

This position provides ongoing training and coordination for a team of phlebotomists and processors. This position ensures that specimens are collected accurately and prepared for transport properly. This position interacts with not only phlebotomists but also with other laboratory personnel, physicians, other departments, patients, family members, and other caregivers. This position performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures. This position does not require direct supervision to process specimens.

• High School Diploma or GED Degree with formal phlebotomy training (Required)
• 1 - 2 years experience in phlebotomy (Required)
• Working knowledge of phlebotomy and other specimen collection techniques, specimen handling, and lab terminology
• Strong communication, leadership, customer service, and data entry skills
• Proficiency in difficult and pediatric venipunctures
• Must be an organized individual capable of leading, prioritizing, and working independently
• Ability to work effectively with employees, patients, and various caregivers
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certified Phlebotomist Preferred
• Driver's License DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required

• Ability to Prioritize/Organize/Handle Quantity of Work
• Accuracy/Quality/Completeness of Work
• Complex Assignments Received/Delegated/Completed
• Judgement Skills/Problem Solving Skills
• Overall Procedure Knowledge/Quality Assurance Knowledge – including documentation as needed

• Bending - Consistently
• Climbing - Frequently
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting