Lead Lab Support Technician

saintlukes; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Lead LST for full-time day shifts (3 x 12-hour shifts per week, 0700–1930). The role emphasizes phlebotomy, patient care, and training of new staff.

The ideal candidate will perform phlebotomy, document in LIS/EMR, oversee staff and inventory, and support performance improvement initiatives within the lab. Certification within 9 months of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Collects patient specimens per policy and regulatory standards.
• Trains new employees and precepts phlebotomy students.
• Manages competency evaluations and supports staff.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient specimens following lab policy and procedures.
• Correlates specimens to orders in LIS/EMR and documents receipt.
• Performs and reports point-of-care testing as required.
• Manages supply ordering and inventory levels.
• Directs staff scheduling and serves as resource for staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Staff training

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

LIS/EMR

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for healthcare and a heart of service? Look no further than Saint Luke's!

Collects patient samples using best practices for phlebotomy. Documents receipt of patient samples in Lab Information System (LIS) and prepares them for analysis. As a Lead LST, this individual has additional accountability for assigned administrative tasks or projects and serving as a role model for the LST group in the department.

FT - Days 3 12-hour shifts per week: 0700-1930 Week 1: Sunday, Monday Tuesday. Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday

• Collects patient specimens in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Correlates patient samples to provider laboratory test orders in the LIS/EMR.
• Performs and reports Point of Care laboratory testing as required.
• Uses education and experience to identify and resolve patient circumstances that may interfere with accurate sample collection.
• Trains new employees and precepts phlebotomy students.
• Assists with competency evaluations.
• Manages supply ordering and inventory levels.
• Manages and directs staff scheduling, as assigned.
• Serves as a resource for staff to resolve problems or issues that may impact patient care.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, as assigned.

Phlebotomy Certification, ASCP or HNA (required) within 9 months of hire

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)