Laboratory Phlebotomy Lead

Adventist Health; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 74,152,000 - 95,333,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a phlebotomy professional to organize and coordinate the phlebotomy and processing area in our Kings County laboratory operations. The role supervises phlebotomists, laboratory assistants and interns, ensuring policy compliance, safety and timely specimen handling.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining LIS workflow, adhering to privacy regulations and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required in CA; preferred in OR and HI.
• Associate's/Technical degree or related experience preferred.
• Three years' phlebotomy experience in acute care environment preferred.
• CPT license required in CA; CPT preferred in OR and HI.
• Phlebotomy Tech CPT or CPTII certification required/preferred as stated by facility.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture per policy, and prepares for testing.
• Maintains specimen integrity, labeling, accessioning and entry into LIS.
• Monitors workload, assigns duties, and supports staff during busy periods.
• Mentors students and new staff to build skills and confidence.
• Plays a role in quality improvement and safety programs, and PHI protection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory operations

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's/Technical Degree (preferred)

CPT license (CA) / CPT II

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Centrifuge operation

Job description

Adventist Health is seeking a phlebotomy professional to organize and coordinate the phlebotomy and processing area in our Kings County laboratory operations. The role supervises phlebotomists, laboratory assistants and interns, ensuring policy compliance, safety and timely specimen handling.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining LIS workflow, adhering to privacy regulations and participating in quality improvement initiatives.