Lead Phlebotomist - Liberty Township

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio is seeking an experienced laboratory professional for a full-time evening shift role. You will coordinate daily operations, provide troubleshooting support, and lead waived testing responsibilities while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, 4+ years of technical laboratory experience, and demonstrated leadership abilities. Certifications in phlebotomy or medical assistance are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years technical experience in a related laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations and schedule backup coverage.
• Monitor and adjust bench assignments in real time.
• Serve as a resource for resolving complex sample issues.
• Maintain standards for testing accuracy in waived testing.
• Support training responsibilities and process improvements.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification

Associate’s degree in science

Job description

Hours

Monday - Friday 12:30pm – 9:00pm. Rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibilities

Operational Support and Scheduling – In addition to performing as an LST or Phlebotomist, you will coordinate daily operations and schedule backup coverage. This includes ensuring a process assistant is available for the supervisor and confirming that site‑specific mitigation plans are accurate and complete. You will serve as a secondary point of support for patient concerns and complaints when the supervisor is unavailable.

Staffing and Workflow Management – Monitor and adjust bench assignments in real time to accommodate call‑offs, PTO, or areas with heavy workloads. Provide assistance and reallocate staff as needed. Oversee workflow to ensure timely completion of tasks such as second reviews of manual entries, scanning requisitions, and filing paperwork.

Troubleshooting and Communication – Serve as an available resource for resolving complex sample issues and test order questions. Act as an additional point of contact for coordination with site or unit leadership regarding inpatient phlebotomy or TRC needs. Facilitate clear communication between teams to maintain smooth operations.

Waived Testing Leadership – Take ownership of waived testing responsibilities by coordinating key operator duties and ensuring compliance with established protocols. This leadership role involves maintaining standards for testing accuracy and supporting the team in meeting regulatory and quality requirements.

Training and Process Improvement – Support preceptors by helping assign training responsibilities and observing training methods to ensure quality. Collaborate on process improvement initiatives and participate in testing new practices or changes. Communicate observations and data‑driven insights to the supervisor for retraining and coaching opportunities.

Scope

Provides support to the Clinical Laboratories’ Phlebotomy and Lab Support leadership who have a minimum of five direct reports in areas of high complexity and operational activity.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years technical experience in a related laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification, or an Associate’s degree in science.

Location & Schedule

Liberty Campus, full‑time evening shift (United States of America).

EEO Statement

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.