Phlebotomy Supervisor: Lead Team, Quality & Compliance

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 71.000 - 117.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Southern California's Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Phlebotomy Supervisor to oversee phlebotomy and specimen processing staff, ensuring high-quality blood collection and adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include supervising, evaluating competencies, coordinating workflows, and ensuring patient-safe collection practices in a fast-paced clinical lab setting.

Qualifikationen

• High School or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Phlebotomy Program.

Aufgaben

• Supervise the work of subordinate personnel in performing, routing, and specialized blood drawing techniques from patients and specimen processing/handling for laboratory procedures used in diagnosis and treatment of disease
• Monitor blood drawing and specimen processing/handling procedures
• Assure compliance with department policies and procedures for quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
• Comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies
• Evaluate collection equipment, techniques, and workflow patterns and prepare reports outlining appropriate recommendations and conclusions
• Perform various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and work/vacation schedules
• Monitors compliance of employees demonstrating initial and annual competencies
• Oversees the operation and performance, behavior, and activities of the phlebotomy and processing staff and laboratory coordinator
• Monitors and assesses results and accomplishments of the performance expectations as established by each job description and quality indicators for the Clinical Laboratory
• Responsible for the procurement of blood and other laboratory specimens from Inpatients and Outpatients
• Adheres to established policies, procedures and requirements of USC University Hospital and Clinical Laboratory Department
• Obtains blood sample specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods in response to request for testing by clinicians, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient
• Receives and screens specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by established guidelines
• Processes, distributes, or packages all specimens received (except for Blood Bank and Anatomic Pathology samples)
• Handles all inquiries for lab results, specimen status and general information regarding the Clinical Laboratory and its functions
• Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with Patients, co-workers and guests of the institution, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient
• Carries out additional clinical and clerical duties to meet the needs of the Clinical Laboratory
• Maintains professional growth and development
• Actively participates in the Clinical Laboratory Performance Improvement Program
• Provides for orientation, training, and continuing education of staff
• Maintains an English speaking environment in all work areas
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Information System Manager and/or Administrative Laboratory Director
• Performs other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High School or equivalent

Phlebotomy program certification

Jobbeschreibung

University of Southern California's Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Phlebotomy Supervisor to oversee phlebotomy and specimen processing staff, ensuring high-quality blood collection and adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include supervising, evaluating competencies, coordinating workflows, and ensuring patient-safe collection practices in a fast-paced clinical lab setting.