Phlebotomy Lead

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The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate daily workflow, scheduling, and training of assigned staff and review work to ensure completeness and consistency.
• Responsible for blood and blood culture collection; non-blood specimen collection including urine, sputum, semen samples, throat swabs; chain of custody specimen collection.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.
• Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible for patient groups from neonates to geriatrics.
• Properly labels all specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, computer systems, labeling printers, scanners, phone system, etc.).
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, clients, and staff.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing.
• Collect drug screens (internal and external) using Chain of Custody Process.
• Assist Supervisor/Manager with day-to-day operations of the phlebotomy department.
• Assist with the monthly scheduling of the phlebotomy staff and assign coverage for vacations and call-offs.
• Monitor supply level and sub supply requisitions as needed to maintain optimal level of supplies.
• Assist with customer complaints and help with investigations into issues in the collection of specimens.
• Assist Supervisor/Manager with monitoring and evaluating productivity reports, unreceived specimen list, and work queues.
• Assist with the orientation of all lab staff into the laboratory.
• Provide training New Phlebotomy Techs.
• Assist with annual competencies and evaluations of staff.
• Oversee the operations of the phlebotomy department in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager.

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two (2) years of phlebotomy experience.

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
• Experience: One (1) year of phlebotomy lead experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy/Hard work:
  Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for entire shift.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
• May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
• May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.

• Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, and calculator.
• Ability to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Ability to use fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital

Cost Center: 112 PCH Clinical Labs

Address: 122 12th Street, Princeton, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity…