Lead Phlebotomist — Training & Operations Lead

Baptist Health; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington is seeking a Lead Phlebotomist to supervise daily phlebotomy operations, ensure safe patient care, and coordinate staff workflow.

You will train staff, monitor quality metrics, collaborate with lab leadership and nursing, and support regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, on-site role in the Laboratory Services division.

This role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of related experience, and BLS certification (acquired within 30 days if needed).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of job related experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily phlebotomy workflow, staffing, scheduling, breaks, and coverage; ensure timely morning rounds and specimen transport; adjust staffing based on patient care needs; address daily personnel concerns; monitor safety and PPE compliance; track quality metrics and action plans; and support staff with patient care duties.
• Ensure timely recollection of rejected specimens, accurate LIS documentation of collection issues, and effective communication of concerns that may impact patient care.
• Coordinate the department’s training and competency program in collaboration with the Phlebotomy Educator and Preceptors.
• Oversee phlebotomy supply stocking, address patient and nursing-unit concerns, and provide input for employee performance evaluations.
• Work closely with laboratory leadership, nursing, and other departments to maintain efficient operations and high-quality patient care.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Staff supervision

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington is seeking a Lead Phlebotomist to supervise daily phlebotomy operations, ensure safe patient care, and coordinate staff workflow.

You will train staff, monitor quality metrics, collaborate with lab leadership and nursing, and support regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, on-site role in the Laboratory Services division.

This role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of related experience, and BLS certification (acquired within 30 days if needed).