Part-Time Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory (Phlebotomy Supervisor) - Labs/Pathology

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago UI Health is seeking a Part-Time Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory (Phlebotomy Supervisor) to oversee phlebotomy services. This on-site, weekend-shift role requires supervising phlebotomists, coordinating training, and ensuring timely, accurate specimen handling across UI Health sites.

Responsibilities include scheduling, workflow management, maintaining supplies, and contributing to quality assurance and safety standards while supporting a positive

Qualifications

• Six years total in biological sciences or closely related field or related clinical pathology experience.
• Progressively responsible work in a clinical pathology facility including hematology, urinalysis, and chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Phlebotomists, including evaluating work performance and scheduling.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of laboratory tests and analyses.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, records, and reports; manage workflows.
• Coordinate training for staff and students; participate in quality issue investigations.
• Perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Supervisory experience

Venipuncture

Laboratory safety

Education

Biological sciences degree

Job description

Part-Time Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory (Phlebotomy Supervisor) - Labs/Pathology

Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Svcs

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042963

FTE: .5

Work Schedule: Saturday and Sunday

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Pay Range: $27,674.40 - 53,892.80 / Annual Salary. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Phlebotomy Supervisor will conduct Phlebotomy and provide administrative support to the Phlebotomy program throughout the University of Illinois Hospital and Healthcare Institution to achieve an effective and efficient phlebotomy service with an emphasis on quality patient care and high patient satisfaction. The Phlebotomy Supervisor will supervise Phlebotomists throughout the UI Health sites, including evaluating their work performance, establishing workflows, assigning work, scheduling vacation, coordinate training, conduct training, and setting work schedules. Responsible for consistent application of all provisions within the applicable collective bargaining agreements. They will be responsible for the maintenance of supplies, records, and reports. Perform related duties as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises Phlebotomists, including evaluating their work performance, assigning work, scheduling vacation, setting work schedules, and reviewing timecards for accuracy.
• Make decisions as to the completeness of specimens/specimen requests.
• Perform manual computer procedures for test requesting, cancelling, or crediting tests ordered and verifying billing information.
• Prioritize and organize work.
• Perform Phlebotomy on patients of all ages.
• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of laboratory tests and analyses.
• Responsible for the maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and the maintenance of supplies, records, and reports.
• Develops, performs, and teaches new and revised clinical laboratory procedures.
• Coordinates training for staff and students, as needed.
• Assists in quality issue investigations and resolutions in a timely manner.
• Places supply orders and re-stocks supplies when needed.
• Performs clinical laboratory work involving a high degree of skill and statistical analysis of data as required.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling six (6) years (72 months), from the categories below:
   1. college training with a major in biological sciences or closely related field
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
      • Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
   2. progressively responsible work experience in a clinical pathology facility which must include: hematology, urinalysis, fecal analysis, clinical chemistry, exfoliative cytology, anatomic pathology and any other ancillary procedure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have at least three years experience in phlebotomy in a medical laboratory environment.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Must be able to draw venipuncture's on all patient types (geriatric, pediatric).
• Must have knowledge of tube types, specimen requirements and processing guidelines.
• Must possess adequate skills related to computer functions including computer language and typing.
• Must have knowledge of special handling of specimens performed at our laboratory or at one of our reference laboratories.
• Must follow laboratory guidelines when sorting specimens to ensure proper labeling.
• Must understand and maintain work flow to ensure timeliness of results and problem resolutions.
• Must know correct procedures (Universal precautions) for handling possible infectious substances.
• Must be able to identify all area of the laboratory, e.g., Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, etc.
• Must be able to follow all safety, shipping and handling instructions for specimens.
• Must exhibit professional attitude when working with internal as well as external customers.
• Must be able to identify problems and bring them to appropriate manager for documentation and resolution.
• Must have knowledge of special handling of specimens performed at our laboratory or at one of our reference laboratories.
• Must follow laboratory guidelines when sorting specimens to ensure proper labeling.
• Must be able to maintain adequate inventory of supplies needed in the phlebotomy area, printers and client supplies.
• Must know correct procedures (Universal precautions) for handling possible infectious substances.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.