Lead Phlebotomist

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The Certified Lead Phlebotomist is responsible for coordinating schedules, daily assignments, and workflow for the patient specimen collection station. Assists supervisor in support services like scheduling, workflow monitoring etc. Performs all duties of the Phlebotomist including performing a variety of venipuncture techniques and collecting blood specimens from patients, ordering and procuring, processing, transporting, and distributing all specimens.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Performance of Venipuncture and Skin Puncture:

• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture in accordance with department SOP.

Workload Management:

• Adheres to SOP in the use of handheld devices for specimen collection for patient.

• Monitors collection list and document status of outstanding collections where specimens are not collected.

Specimen Handling and Receipt:

• Ensures that specimens are updated to receive status and correct data is reflected in terms of collect date/time and receipt date/time.

• Delivers to the appropriate Lab Section immediately upon receipt.

Quality Assurance Related Duties:

• Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor.

• Collects data for quality assurance program as outlined by department SOP or instruction by department supervisor.

• Maintains thorough and neat documentation.

Monitoring and Clearing the Not Received report:

• Responsible for monitoring and clearing collection pending reports on a continuous basis.

Administrative duties:

• Greets, guides and resolves basic patient queries.

• Picks up phone calls and directs patients.

• Monitors inventory levels and notifies the supervisor on the same.

Lead Duties:

• Prepares schedules and makes daily work assignments for the Phlebotomy staff.

• Guides and instructs junior Phlebotomists.

• Works with the supervisor to implement, modify and manage policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of Phlebotomy experience in a clinic/hospital setting required.

• Previous supervisory experience and adult teaching experience preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association

• Required: Clinical Lab Technician Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

• Required: Phlebotomist Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners or CPT-Phlebotomy certification through the National Healthcareer Association.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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