Lead Phlebotomist

Lead PhlebotomistJoin TriHealth as a Lead Phlebotomist and take the next step in your career. You'll provide hands-on patient care while helping lead daily operations, coordinate workflow, support fellow phlebotomists, and keep patient collections running smoothly and efficiently.This role is ideal for an experienced phlebotomist who is organized, confident working independently, and passionate about mentoring others while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and laboratory excellence.Location: Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242Work Schedule:Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly)Night shiftWeekend and holiday rotationIncentives & Benefits: We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.Minimum Job Requirements:High School Diploma or GED (Required)Formal phlebotomy training (Preferred)1 - 2 years' experience in phlebotomy (Required)Working knowledge of phlebotomy and other specimen collection techniques, specimen handling, and lab terminologyStrong communication, leadership, customer service, and data entry skillsProficiency in difficult and pediatric venipuncturesMust be an organized individual capable of leading, prioritizing, and working independentlyAbility to work effectively with employees, patients, and various caregiversCertified Phlebotomy Technician Certified Phlebotomist PreferredJob Overview:In addition to performing phlebotomy and specimen collection duties, this position serves as the shift lead for assigned operations, coordinating daily workflow and staffing assignments to ensure timely completion of patient collections. The Lead Phlebotomist monitors coverage of assigned floors and collection areas, adjusts work assignments as needed to address operational demands, and promotes accountability for meeting service expectations. This position ensures accurate documentation of retimed, canceled, or otherwise incomplete collections and facilitates timely communication with providers, nursing staff, and laboratory leadership regarding collection delays, patient refusals, or other issues impacting test completion.Job Responsibilities:Ability to Prioritize/Organize/Handle Quantity of WorkAccuracy/Quality/Completeness of WorkComplex Assignments Received/Delegated/CompletedJudgement Skills/Problem Solving SkillsOverall Procedure Knowledge/Quality Assurance Knowledge – including documentation as neededWorking Conditions: Bending - Consistently Climbing - Frequently Concentrating - Consistently Continuous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Frequently Reaching - Consistently Reading - Consistently Sitting - Consistently Standing - Consistently Stooping - Occasionally Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Consistently Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - ConsistentlyTriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS BehaviorsAt TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:Serve: ALWAYS... • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areasExcel: ALWAYS... • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) • Work on improving quality, safety, and serviceRespect: ALWAYS... • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. • Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.Value: ALWAYS... • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.Engage: ALWAYS... • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.