Lead Phlebotomist - Enumclaw

Responsibilities

• Work with the Phlebotomy Supervisor to ensure adequate staffing and adjust schedules for coverage.
• Order supplies and monitor Lab Assistants in assigned locations to ensure compliance and maintain lab compliance logs.
• Communicate and coach policy and procedure changes to Lab Assistants and Phlebotomy Supervisors.
• Avoid contamination and maintain a safe and clean environment by collecting and disposing of specimens and other contaminated material according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensure requisitions are completed properly and include all required patient information, such as demographics, diagnoses, insurance, and physician details.
• Review Medicare NCDs and LMRPs to determine if an ABN needs to be completed for Medicare patients and correctly complete the form if necessary.
• Accurately collect all necessary specimens to fulfill lab orders and provide accurate communication to clients and their staff.
• Keep draw stations clean and stocked with supplies daily and report job performance concerns, call outs, and schedule changes to the Phlebotomy Supervisor.
• Conduct regular periodic meetings with team members to ensure critical information and direction are provided consistently and promptly.
• Conduct weekly timecard reviews to ensure accurate recording of hours for team members.

Requirements

• Active WA State Phlebotomy certification.
• Epic user experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Phlebotomy, with at least 2 years in an outpatient setting.
• Supervisory or lead phlebotomist experience is a plus.