Phlebotomy Lead Specialist

Overview

This position is responsible for the oversight and completion of the blood collection process and to assist the phlebotomy supervisor in overall department operations in order to aid the physician with diagnosis and quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for the department in meeting organizational goals and objectives; assists Supervisor with the daily activities of department employees to ensure timely, accurate reporting of laboratory procedures to include:? Day to Day site operations? Staffing ? Ensure Proper Phlebotomy technique? Assist with Kronos ? Employee Time Keeping? Time and Attendance record maintenance? Take call for staffing/solving problems? Prepares and distributes monthly employee performance reports? Orders supplies for site--------------------------------------------------Monitor Quality Improvement to maintain effective site operations and meet accreditation standards.? Monthly cart checks for expired tubes? Assist with monthly QA? Provides follow up information to Supervisor regarding departmental incidents and Safety Zone Portals.? Act as trainer for other phlebotomists and students in order to enhance departmental performance.--------------------------------------------------Assists with meeting department Patient Satisfaction Goals to include? Service Recovery? Assisting with difficult sticks? Monitoring PG Patient Satisfaction for specific site--------------------------------------------------Assists with meeting PG Employee Satisfaction Goals ? Team Building? On site departmental Rounding--------------------------------------------------

Qualifications

EDUCATION:Required - High School diploma or equivalent.Preferred - Bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE:Required - minimum 2 years clinical experience in a high complexity laboratoryPreferred - relevant leadership experience LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIREDBLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Current Phlebotomy licensure from one of the following approved agencies:ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology)ORASPT (American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians)ORNHA (National Healthcareer Association)PREFERRED