Senior Phlebotomist - Outpatient

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Advance Pay access

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Tower Health's Reading Hospital Laboratory is seeking an experienced phlebotomist lead to organize department workflow and mentor teammates on phlebotomy, POC testing, and registration processes. You will oversee tasks, document proficiency, and help drive process improvements across the lab.

The role emphasizes leadership, reliability, and collaboration in a high-volume pathology environment, with opportunities for career growth within Tower Health’s network.

Qualifications

• Post high school diploma or equivalent required or considered with relevant education/experience.
• ASCP or CAP accredited equivalent eligible.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes work for the department and manages tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
• Acts as a mentor to other phlebotomists and leads training.
• Documents proficiency and participates in personnel evaluation.
• Performs phlebotomy, sweat chloride testing, arterial blood collection, and point of care testing.
• Handles patient identification, registration, and related clerical duties.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Detail Oriented

Multitasking

Problem Solving Skills

Team Player

Customer Service Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office Applications

Strong Organizational Skills

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Tools

Epic Proficiency

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

• Works independently, organizing work for the department.
• Manages tasks assigned by the Supervisor such as scheduling, workload recording, or problem solving and acts in the best interest of the department.
• Is viewed as a mentor to the other phlebotomists in the department.
• Is proficient in some or all of the following: patient identification, phlebotomy, sweat chloride testing, arterial blood collection, point of care testing on multiple platforms, EKG tracings, patient registration.
• Documents proficiency of other department personnel.
• Takes a lead role in training.
• Participates in or provides input for the evaluation process of personnel and teaming activities.

BENEFITS

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Post High School Diploma Program - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Diploma Program

Certification and Licensure

• If role requires the use of a hospital owned vehicle, a valid driver's license with appropriate driving record is required.
• ASCP or CAP accredited equivalent eligible
• BLS Certification

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Delegation Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Epic Proficiency
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Team Player

WHY READING HOSPITAL'S LABORATORY?

Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment. The lab offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests (including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services and Urinalysis), 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests, and 404,139 combined inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws. The department consists of over 200 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants).

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Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.