Phlebotomy Supervisor

United-Westlabs,-Inc.-3; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United-Westlabs, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Phlebotomy Supervisor to lead phlebotomy operations, schedule staff, and ensure compliant lab practices.

Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy, maintaining safety standards, training new staff, coordinating with clients, and overseeing site draw operations across multiple sites. Requires 5+ years in lab, 1+ year supervisory experience, and phlebotomy certification/licensing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' lab industry experience.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience.
• Phlebotomy certification and state license (if required).
• Ability to perform phlebotomy on all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy professionally and compassionately.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and adhere to infection control standards.
• Schedule phlebotomists and ensure adequate staffing at all sites.
• Train and monitor newly hired phlebotomists during their 90-day probationary period with the assistance of the training supervisor.
• Assist with annual reviews, recruiting, and interviewing candidates.
• Audit requisitions and ensure insurance compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Phlebotomy knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy certification

State license (if required)

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Job Summary

The Phlebotomy Supervisor is responsible for performing regular phlebotomy duties while overseeing scheduling, staffing, supply management, compliance monitoring, and serving as a liaison between phlebotomists and the client.

• Perform phlebotomy professionally and compassionately.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and adhere to infection control standards.
• Ensure accurate completion of requisitions and proper specimen collection.
• Communicate effectively with clients, patients and staff regarding concerns, changes, updates, related to lab pre-analytic processes.
• Keep draw stations clean and stocked daily.
• Schedule phlebotomists and ensure adequate staffing at all sites.
• Fill in for phlebotomists when needed.
• Perform sample and inventory transportation when needed.
• Train and monitor newly hired phlebotomists through their 90-day probationary period with the assistance of the training supervisor.
• Train staff on compliance updates and procedural changes.
• Counsel and provide progressive performance improvement for phlebotomists, up to and including disciplinary action under the Phlebotomy Operations Manager's direction.
• Assist with annual reviews, recruiting, and interviewing candidates.
• Support the Operations Manager and Sales team in setting up new draw sites.
• Conduct, document, and store compliance inspections of all draw sites on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Audit requisitions and ensure insurance compliance.
• Ensure phlebotomists in physician offices only perform UWL-related duties.
• Maintain adequate records of employee performance and attendance, weekly site visits, and documented communications.
• Perform courier and processing duties when necessary

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 5 years' lab industry experience
• Minimum of 1 years' supervisory experience
• Phlebotomy certification and state license (if required)
• Ability to perform phlebotomy on all age groups
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Physical Requirements

Note that this position requires the employee to have and maintain reliable transportation, a valid unrestricted driver's license, and motor vehicle insurance as required by law in the state of operation.

• Continuous sitting/walking (up to 8 hrs/day)
• Driving
• Frequent lifting (10 lbs or less), occasional lifting (11-35 lbs)
• Medical
• Vision
• 401K
• Optional disability and life insurance

Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and is a high-level summary of possible responsibilities.