Phlebotomist Lead

This job posting is for employment with Corewell Health. Effective January 1, 2026, following the execution of a new agreement between Corewell Health and Quest Diagnostics, this position will transition employment to Quest Diagnostics. While this role will be integral to Corewell Health laboratory operations, employment will be with Quest Diagnostics effective January 1, 2026, contingent upon successful completion of Quest Diagnostics’ pre-employment requirements.

Job Summary

Coordinates activities in the laboratory support areas. Consistently create an exceptional experience with each contact, via inbound and outbound calls, online chat, email, etc. Adheres to established procedure and quality guidelines in support of Patient Access Services Center performance indicators, as well asCorporate values and codes of excellence.

Essential Functions

Coordinates all support area needs for the laboratory, as well as all Lab / Path Assistant functions.

Role models and acts as a resource to others related to duties of assigned support area.

Establishes service priorities, work routines, work flow patterns, and monitors work flow to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of services. May be required to serve at multiple SH locations during a given shift (Site dependent)

Communicates, collaborates, and acts as a liaison with support staff, management, members of the health care team and others in order to facilitate continuity and coordination of services.

Facilitates quality monitoring activities of support staff.

Coordinates all scheduling which may include payroll editing.

May handle telephone inquiries for the laboratory providing technical explanations and interpretations when necessary. May serve as a resource for specimen collection and handling questions, forensic drug testing, point of care testing and other pertinent laboratory specialties.

May prepare specimens for reference laboratory testing according to laboratory protocol and Federal shipping guidelines insuring specimen integrity, appropriateness of specimen and volume, accurate test orders and test information.

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Associate's Degree health care related field

3 years of relevant experience laboratory support services, customer service, or related Required

CRT-Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred Or

CRT-Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred

CRT-Phlebotomy Technician - NHA National Health career Association preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work / life balance goals. Learn more here () .

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Ludington Hospital - 1 Atkinson Dr - Ludington

Department Name

Lab - Ludington

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every fourth weekend

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