Lead Phlebotomist - Team Leader for Patient Care

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grady Health System is seeking a Lead Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and micro-collection, ensure timely collections, and manage specimens with proper LIS documentation. The role includes scheduling staff, training new personnel, and supporting waived and Point of Care testing.

The candidate will report to the Phlebotomy Lab Manager and contribute to quality patient care in Atlanta. A hospital background and certification in phlebotomy are required, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of hospital-based experience preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician required by certification bodies listed (NHA, NPCE, NCCT, AMT, ASCP).

Responsibilities

• 45% - Manages shift schedule: creates and manages shift schedule; assigns workload and trains new staff.
• 10% - Practice universal and standard precautions 100% of the time.
• 20% - Specimen collection and micro-collection per CLSI guidelines; documents data in LIS; performs waived and POC testing; urinalysis.
• 20% - Communicates effectively with clinical staff; works independently; ensures assignments are completed.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Staff training

Shift management

Education

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

NHA - National Healthcareer Association

NPCE - National Phlebotomy Certificate Examination

NCCT - National Center for Competency Testing

AMT - American Medical Technologists

ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Job description

Grady Health System is seeking a Lead Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and micro-collection, ensure timely collections, and manage specimens with proper LIS documentation. The role includes scheduling staff, training new personnel, and supporting waived and Point of Care testing.

The candidate will report to the Phlebotomy Lab Manager and contribute to quality patient care in Atlanta. A hospital background and certification in phlebotomy are required, with opportunities for professional