Lead Phlebotomist: Advanced Draws & Team Leadership

OSF HealthCare; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Lead Phlebotomist to monitor department productivity and guide workflow for staffing levels in hospitals or clinics. The role involves direct supervision of staff, coordinating with patient care units and physician offices to clarify requisitions and obtain correctly collected specimens.

Responsibilities include advanced phlebotomy tasks, recollection of difficult draws (ICU and other units), collecting specimens, labeling and transporting to the lab, and performing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor the productivity of the department and recommend staffing/workflow adjustments.
• Direct staff work assignments and coordinate with patient care units and physicians.
• Perform advanced phlebotomy tasks including recollection of difficult draws.
• Collect, label and transport specimens to the laboratory following aseptic techniques.
• May travel to nursing homes to perform phlebotomy duties; may assist with standard duties as needed.
• Handle clerical tasks and computer documentation related to the lab.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School/GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in a science related area

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PBT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Lead Phlebotomist to monitor department productivity and guide workflow for staffing levels in hospitals or clinics. The role involves direct supervision of staff, coordinating with patient care units and physician offices to clarify requisitions and obtain correctly collected specimens.

Responsibilities include advanced phlebotomy tasks, recollection of difficult draws (ICU and other units), collecting specimens, labeling and transporting to the lab, and performing