Lead Phlebotomist

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of a Phlebotomy Supervisor or Pathology Manager and according to established policies and procedures, assists supervisor with scheduling, training and assigning phlebotomists and other activities of phlebotomy program. Provides input into development or revision of policies and procedures and assures implementation. Prepares and maintains records and statistics of program activities. Assists in the supervision of Phlebotomists and clerical staff. Regularly performs duties of phlebotomists. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include : Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Following established policies and procedures, prepares staffing schedules for Phlebotomists for supervisor's approval.
• Adjusts schedule as necessary and arranges for adequate coverage.
• Prepares daily assignment for Phlebotomists and clerical staff.
• May make rounds on clinical unit to assure all samples were obtained and to troubleshoot problems such as locating missing samples; draws blood samples missed or those Phlebotomists had difficulty obtaining.
• Following established procedures, trains new Phlebotomist and Medical Technologist students in venipuncture and finger?stick techniques.
• Determines when training is completed and arranges for final review with supervisor.
• Regularly assists with phlebotomy of patients.
• Participates in the interviewing and selection of Phlebotomists and provides input into performance appraisals.
• Provides input into development or revision of policies and procedures for phlebotomy programs and assures implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains and records a variety of records and statistics such as payroll, work load and program activities, training reports and the like.
• Performs related clerical activities such as sorting and filing records, receiving patients into clinic / treatment area and, as necessary, interviewing patients to obtain insurance, biographical and medical information to complete registration records.
• Provides patients with forms (e.g. hospital or regulatory required forms) for tests, gives instructions regarding any special preparation necessary prior to test or appointment, and coordinates, confirms and delivers patients' final reports to the appropriate physician office and / or requesting clinic.
• May contact patients to return and repeat tests.
• May contact outside agencies / physician offices to obtain additional patient information to complete patient records.
• Regularly performs duties of Phlebotomist.
• Performs other duties to assist supervisor as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Pay Range $17.77-$29.31

EEO Statement : Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location : The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type : M-F 7-3 : 30p, every 3rd weekend 5 : 30a-2pm, hol rotation

Work Shift : Day

Daily Hours : 8 hours

Driving Required : No

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