Lead Phlebotomist

OSF HealthCare; Bloomington (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Lead Phlebotomist, where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient care. In this role, you will oversee department productivity, guide staff assignments, and perform advanced phlebotomy tasks, including assisting in challenging situations. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with patient care units and enhance your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking to further your career in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of phlebotomist experience in a hospital or large clinic.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor department productivity and recommend workflow modifications.
• Perform advanced phlebotomy activities and assist with difficult draws.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

High School/GED

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Microsoft Software

Job description

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Starting pay for this position is $18.07/hour. This is an hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Phlebotomist monitors the productivity of the department and makes recommendations to the leader regarding appropriate modifications and workflow for staffing levels. Directs staff's work assignments. May work directly with patient care units and/or physician’s offices to clarify laboratory requisitions or to inform about the need to obtain a correctly collected specimen. Performs advanced phlebotomist activities including but not limited to: recollection of specimens due to difficult draws, assisting with difficult draws in the ICU and other units as needed, blood alcohol specimen collections, education and demonstration of retrieval of difficult draws, assisting the department educator in demonstrating techniques for advanced blood specimen retrieval, and may require travel to nursing homes to perform phlebotomy duties. May also assist with standard phlebotomy duties as needed. In doing so, obtains needed supplies, verifies patient identification, prepares skin sites, and performs venipuncture and skin punctures according to established aseptic techniques. Labels specimens and transports them to the laboratory for analysis. Performs clerical and/or computer duties associated with the laboratory.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School/GED

Experience:

• 1 year phlebotomist experience in a hospital or large clinic.

Other skills/knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail-oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

License/Certifications:

• Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PBT)

Experience:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a science-related area.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.