Lead Phlebotomist - Pathology

Job Description

Job Description

Collects, labels, logs, and processes blood and other specimens. Checks quality of samples and specimens. Assembles supplies and equipment. Acts as the Phlebotomy Supervisor in his / her absence; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Will function as a team leader in the phlebotomy department to coordinate work flow and assist the supervisor.
• Coach and lead the phlebotomist in all areas of phlebotomy. Assists in the training of new phlebotomist.
• Ensures all phlebotomists know how to properly handle specimens, how to complete and send all required documentation. Helps train phlebotomist in areas that need improvement.
• Keeps work area neat and clean. Helps with inventories and other tasks as assigned.
• Works effectively with staff employees to ensure compliance with dress code, environmental health and safety & quality assurance requirements, customer service requirements and standard operating procedures (SOP’s), advising supervisor of any issues or problems as they arise.
• Confirms all written orders on the requisition match specimen label.
• Identifies any special instructions that have been written on the requisition and clarifies after performing venipuncture.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education / training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / www.umfpi.org / jobs / summary -employee-benefits.