Lead Phlebotomist

Northwell Career Site; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell in New York seeks an experienced Phlebotomy Lead to guide a team of Phlebotomists, draw blood from diverse patient groups, and oversee specimen processing and reporting.

The role includes scheduling, training, and mentoring staff, as well as driving process improvements in the phlebotomy section under set procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred.
• 5+ years of technical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordination of specimen processing, order entry, and report inquiries within the Phlebotomy section.
• Performs venipuncture and collects blood, urine, sputum, stool specimens as needed.
• Collects, prepares, and labels specimens for examination.
• Delivers specimens to laboratory and ensures proper handling.
• Identifies and alerts staff about incorrect specimens or orders.
• Provides guidance and training to employees and trainees as requested.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Laboratory computer systems.
• Performs clerical duties involved in specimen collection for diagnostic studies.
• Acts as top mentor and advocates process improvements and new clinical services.
• Makes recommendations to management on processes, tools, and techniques.

Job description

Job Description

Leads and guides Phlebotomists. Draws blood from adult, pediatric and infant patients and processes specimens following established procedures and techniques. Schedules work, maintains related records and prepares monthly reports for assigned area(s) of service. Provides guidance and training to employees, also oversees the work of trainees at the request of the supervisor and/or manager.

Job Responsibility

• 1.Assists in the coordination of specimen processing, order entry, order inquiries, result and report inquiries, collection requirements, specimen/ order problems, and supply inventory for the Phlebotomy section of the Laboratory. May function as site lead.
• 2.Performs venipuncture procedures on patients and any other collection of blood, urine, sputum and stool specimens, nasal swabs; may be required to perform the more difficult cases.
• 3.Collects, prepares, and labels specimens for examination.
• 4.Conducts appropriate specimen delivery to laboratory.
• 5.Identifies, documents and alerts appropriate medical staff involving incorrect or inappropriate specimens and/or orders.
• 6.Provides guidance and training to employees. May oversee the work of trainees at the request of the supervisor and/or manager.
• 7.Demonstrates working knowledge of the Laboratory computer system(s).
• 8.Performs clerical duties involved in specimen collection for diagnostic studies.
• 9.Top expert and functional mentor; possesses the most advanced knowledge of the function/family and department
• 10.Makes recommendations to management on process improvement, new processes, tools and techniques, or development of new clinical services
• 11.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• 1.High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2.Current Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 3.5+ years of technical experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).