Phlebotomist Lead-Laboratory

Job Overview

Overview

Full Time

Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm, for 80 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every third weekend rotation.

Utilizes excellent customer service skills to collect blood specimens from patients of all age groups in a timely and accurate manner using appropriate venous, arterial or capillary techniques. Works in conjunction with Lab Leadership to facilitate technical skills training and staff development in phlebotomy. Serves as a lead resource person for the phlebotomy team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .

Responsibilities

Exceptional Care Delivery

• Actively participates and presents at phlebotomy/lab meetings. Good communication skills are required for formal and informal communication.
• Provides initial training and in-services to the phlebotomy team when new blood collection products and procedures are instituted.
• Assists with phlebotomy staff scheduling and helps direct the daily workflow of the Phlebotomy Team.
• Assists with phlebotomy supply management.
• Assists the Laboratory Director with Phlebotomy staff Performance Appraisals, Counseling Statements and Disciplinary Actions.

Committed Team

• Prioritizes work in the best interest of the patient, sharing the work with team members.
• Serves in a preceptor role, providing teaching support for the training of new employees and students.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Attends department huddles, staff meetings and other required training.
• Checks emails regularly for huddle minutes and important communications relevant to assignment.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Requires certification [PBT(ASCP) or equivalent] through a national certifying body upon hire, or within 12 months of employment.
• Exam eligible candidates must attempt the exam within 9 months of hire to allow time for retesting if needed within the 12 month timeframe. Must maintain active certification throughout employment.