Certified Lead Phlebotomist

Highland Home Carers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare seeks a Certified Phlebotomist Lead to oversee phlebotomy operations in the clinical laboratory. The role ensures seamless workflow between patients and the lab, processes specimens, and mentors staff.

You will lead how samples are collected and prepared, ensuring sample integrity and accurate documentation. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, formal phlebotomy training, and a current certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; completion of formal phlebotomy training.
• Two years' hospital or patient-care experience with phlebotomy program.
• Current BLS/CPR and national phlebotomy certification(s).
• Proficient with venipuncture, specimen handling, and basic lab computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train staff in phlebotomy procedures.
• Ensure continuity of workflow between patient and laboratory.
• Process specimens and prepare for referral to reference laboratories.
• Input on employee evaluations and staff development.

Skills

Venipuncture

Leadership

Medical terminology

Communication

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Certification coursework (Phlebotomy Tech/MA)

Tools

Centrifuge

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Work Shift

Night - 8 Hour (United States of America)The Phlebotomist (Certified) Lead performs various technical and clerical procedures within the clinical laboratory. Ensures continuity of workflow between patient and laboratory. Responsible for processing all patients who come to the laboratory for clinical tests. Ensures that patient samples are adequate in amount and that integrity of the sample is maintained. Prepares specimens for referral to reference laboratories and various departments of the laboratory. This position will have input on employee evaluations, subject matter expert offering training/preceptor to the position it is lead over, and oversees duties related to the position. These procedures exclude any which are performed only by licensed personnel under state licensure regulations.

Qualifications

• Education & Training: High School graduate or GED equivalent. Successful completion of formal phlebotomy training program. Phlebotomy Tech or Medical Assistant (to include Phlebotomy) course completion certificate.
• Experience: Two (2) years' experience in a hospital or other patient care setting with successful completion of formal phlebotomy program.
• Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current AHA, BLS certification. Current ASCP, AMT, ASPT or NHA certification.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Utilizes a variety of venipuncture and capillary equipment and supplies. Utilizes centrifuge for separation of serum and/or plasma from cells. Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate for scope of duties. Computer skills and knowledge; good communication skills; ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. Utilizes office equipment such as fax machine, copier, telephone, file cabinets, computers, printers, etc. Ability to lead and train staff effectively.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 FTE:

1 Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: