Phlebotomy Lab Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Supervisory Medical Technician for the Lake City VA Medical Center laboratory.

The role includes supervising the Phlebotomy section, assigning work, evaluating performances, and identifying education needs to maintain high patient care standards. The position oversees interview and selection, staff development, and adherence to directives while ensuring timely delivery of specimens and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet education requirements recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or provide foreign equivalency with transcript.
• Experience supervising a phlebotomy/laboratory team is preferred.
• Ability to train staff, assess competency, and document training activities.

Responsibilities

• Interview and select personnel as required.
• Assign staff to ensure patient care and timely specimen delivery.
• Train students and new employees in phlebotomy techniques and safety.
• Perform competency assessments and document training to meet accrediting requirements.
• Use the lab workflow system to monitor patient wait times and adjust staffing.
• Prepare schedules and monitor attendance; coordinate leave for coverage.
• Resolve complaints from employees and patients.

Skills

Supervisory duties

Staff assignment

Training and education

Performance evaluation

Workflow optimization

Education

Education recognized by US Department of Education

Tools

Laboratory workflow system

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Supervisory Medical Technician for the Lake City VA Medical Center laboratory.

The role includes supervising the Phlebotomy section, assigning work, evaluating performances, and identifying education needs to maintain high patient care standards. The position oversees interview and selection, staff development, and adherence to directives while ensuring timely delivery of specimens and efficient workflow.