Certified Phlebotomist Lead- Inpatient Part - Time -Evenings

Job Summary

The Certified Phlebotomist Lead coordinates and assigns phlebotomy day-to-day tasks on scheduled shifts. They will collect specimens by venipuncture and micro puncture using phlebotomy supplies and techniques appropriate to specific patient population and test specifications.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Schedules, supplies, and inventory for the Phlebotomy team.
• Works as the point of contact for leadership regarding Phlebotomy matters.
• Mentors and trains lower-level Phlebotomists on responsibilities, policies, and procedures.
• Performs special collection procedures, such as timed tests, and accurately prepares specimens for transport.
• Processes specimens for distribution to appropriate technical departments or reference laboratories as needed.
• Performs Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems (LIS and HIS) computer functions, including order entry, result reporting and retrieval, chart preparation and distribution, and other clerical duties necessary to complete pre- and post-analytic processes.
• Identifies, prepares, processes, and distributes specimens for transport and/or testing, according to established policies and procedures for specimen management and acceptability.
• Explains all procedures to the patient and/or appropriate family member, physician, or nursing personnel, and/or other pertinent individuals, to facilitate the collection prior to initiating the process.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements related to health care delivery.
• Performs clerical functions to the technical side of the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Phlebotomist (CPT) through one of the following: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); or American Medical Technologists (AMT); or National Healthcareer Association.
• 2 plus years working as a Certified Phlebotomist.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS) preferred.