Lead Phlebotomist - Laboratory - Full Time

The Lead Phlebotomist is an instrumental first point of service contact for patients, vendors and visitors who are provided services within the Laboratory Department. The colleague provides general support for functions related to their specific tasks and adherence to the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

The Lead Phlebotomist is also responsible for performing administrative and clerical tasks to support the laboratory’s operational functions, including data entry, maintaining records, filing reports, answering phone inquiries, and assisting with patient specimen collection coordination, all while adhering to established laboratory procedures and safety protocols.

• Performs quality control of patient orders and records for completeness
• Prepares specimens for transportation including, but not limited to, labeling vials accurately and matching specimens to patients by matching demographics
• Filing, data entry, faxing, stocking supplies, collecting urine drug screens, and processing biological specimens of various types including, but not limited to, blood, urine, stool, sputum, and other fluids
• Ability to process insurance/payment information
• Maintain a current Chain of Custody certification with up-to-date training on 49 CFR Part 40 regulations.
• Reviews invoices from reference laboratories for accuracy
• Prepares invoices for clients
• Maintains and provides daily, weekly, and monthly reports to relevant parties
• Retrieves results from reference lab portals and provides results to ordering providers
• Prioritization and time management skills, working quickly without compromising quality of work
• Assists Director of Laboratory Services with various tasks and projects as needed
• All other duties as assigned
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of Phlebotomy experience in a high-volume setting preferred
• Current BLS (AHA or AHSI) (Can be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas
• Good communication and listening skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language