Phlebotomy Supervisor

Responsibilities

• performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
• possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
• demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
• processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens
• processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories
• stocks and orders routine supplies
• maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas
• processes or loads specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures
• performs annual staff performance evaluations
• provides staff training and orientation
• evaluates and ensures staff competency
• ensures staff compliance with all regulatory requirements
• develops and maintains policies and procedures appropriate to the department
• ensures staff compliance with all laboratory and hospital policies
• provides for a safe work environment in evaluating and implementing PPE and other safety phlebotomy devices
• Actively participates in the collection and evaluation of QA data for the development of Performance Improvement initiatives
• May assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state Certification as a Laboratory assistant required
• Blood-gas assistant and point of care test analyst qualifications preferred
• Minimum 3 years clinical laboratory experience required
• Minimum 1 year previous leadership experience required
• OSHA/DOT/IATA certification for diagnostic specimen packaging and shipping one time every 3 years and maintain updated preferred