Lead Phlebotomist: Patient Care Leader

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician Lead to support daily patient care within the clinical laboratory. The role requires coordination with supervisors for shift coverage and the ability to respond to urgent life‑threatening situations.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy duties, sample handling, and active participation in performance improvement initiatives. The position emphasizes teamwork with clinicians and nursing staff at multiple San Diego sites.

Qualifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II, CDPH certificate.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Professional.
• Proficient with medical terminology and computer systems.
• Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care.
• Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory with patients, physicians, nurses, and visitors.
• Adhere to safe patient handling standards including infection control protocols.
• Participate in laboratory performance improvement, including error identification and follow up.
• Manage New Hire Orientation & Student Orientation.
• Assist with scheduling, Lawson ordering, and site administration meetings.
• Perform phlebotomy as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
• Manage workflow and prioritize draws based on criticality.
• Identify patients and label samples accurately.
• Preserve sample integrity and transport to the lab timely.

Skills

Critical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Medical terminology

Computer systems

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Epic software

Job description

Scripps Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician Lead to support daily patient care within the clinical laboratory. The role requires coordination with supervisors for shift coverage and the ability to respond to urgent life‑threatening situations.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy duties, sample handling, and active participation in performance improvement initiatives. The position emphasizes teamwork with clinicians and nursing staff at multiple San Diego sites.