Lead Phlebotomist: Elevate Blood Collection & Team

CMP01 Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Florida is seeking a Venipuncture Technician to ensure adequate staffing and on-time blood collections across shifts. The role supports supervisors, maintains records, and trains staff while following safety policies and PPE usage.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years venipuncture experience, a completed venipuncture or medical assistant training program, and a high school diploma. The position emphasizes independence, teamwork, and commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of training program in venipuncture or medical assistant.
• High School Diploma.
• 2+ years prior venipuncture experience with competency in all areas of specimen collection.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for adequate staffing and on-time blood collections.
• Monitors the workflow constantly to ensure completion of shift's work.
• Distributes venipuncturist/clerk assignments as required for the workload.
• Assists supervisor in maintaining personnel records, reviewing orientation material with new employees, teaching/training staff or students as assigned, and performing employee annual competency assessments.
• Communicates and documents any unusual occurrences or variations from routine operations to supervisor.
• Follows laboratory policy in regards to standard precaution, the wearing of PPE, and proper disposal of biohazardous waste, routine waste and sharps.
• Understands and implements computer disaster plan as needed.
• Maintains a minimum inventory of reagents and supplies to ensure continuous workflow.
• Demonstrates proficiency in routine venipuncture, blood culture collection, baby venipuncture, and Blood Bank collation techniques.
• Performs duties in an independent manner.
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to assess situations and determine an appropriate course of action.
• Communicates with nursing units and other medical personnel with reference to delays and other concerns.
• Participates in special projects.
• Maintains a positive attitude towards departmental policies, in keeping with operation excellence and employee satisfaction.
• Ensures that summary reports are printed and charted daily.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Florida is seeking a Venipuncture Technician to ensure adequate staffing and on-time blood collections across shifts. The role supports supervisors, maintains records, and trains staff while following safety policies and PPE usage.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years venipuncture experience, a completed venipuncture or medical assistant training program, and a high school diploma. The position emphasizes independence, teamwork, and commitment to quality patient care.