Phlebotomy Education Coordinator

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Summary:

• The Phlebotomy Education and Quality Coordinator would be responsible for creating and maintaining an effective phlebotomy training program that encompasses all aspects of phlebotomy operations including initial and ongoing training and education. In addition, the coordinator would be responsible for conducting technical competencies for all new and current phlebotomists (inpatient and outpatient) and continuing education training for existing employees, such as doctors, nurses, and medical assistants.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement phlebotomy education program for phlebotomist, nursing, physicians and medical assistants, that include the maintenance of training materials.
• Performs didactic and competency training. Keeps current with phlebotomy workflows and updates training materials accordingly.
• Training and onboarding new phlebotomy staff, ensuring compliance and regulatory requirements aligned with organization's goals and expectations. Provides manager with new employee evaluation post training.
• Address any issues or concerns related to phlebotomy education and participates in quality improvement initiatives. Coordinate and work with other departments for educational needs.
• Organize workshops, seminars and other educational events. Facilitates continuing education on behalf of the phlebotomy department.
• Meets with the manager and supervisors to review current events, staff issues and department educational needs.
  • Keeps an organized calendar to manage training schedules, developing curricula, maintain records for compliance and quality assurance purposes.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

• Certification as PBT or MLA by the Board of Certification PBT (ASCP) or MLA (ASCP) is required.
• Valid Driver's License within the state the employee has residence is required.

Education or Equivalent

Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED + Phlebotomy Training Program Diploma is required.
• 4+ years of prior Phlebotomy experience in an outpatient and inpatient setting is required.
• 4+ years of prior experience with Microsoft office is required.
• Prior experience training Phlebotomist is required.
• Prior experience with the Laboratory Information systems is required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.

Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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