Supervisor - Phlebotomy Lab Support

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Wellstar Spalding is seeking a Phlebotomy Supervisor to join their amazing team! Ideal candidates will possess the falling: Previous experience supervisory experience in Phlebotomy. Job Summary: Responsible for hiring and maintaining a proficient, skilled Lab Support Services team. Will coordinate Lab Support Services duties which may include hard sticks for the designated areas of the hospital. Maintains customer service for the department, which includes patient rounding. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: SCHEDULE LAB SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALISTS Provide coverage to designated areas at designated times for patient collection Maintain a schedule that can accommodate absences, minimize overtime and still maintain collections. Hire qualified staff and keep turn over rates down by having adequately skilled staff to cover draws. Maintain a fair schedule for PTO / Holidays Maintain accurate timekeeping for the department

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Maintain a working relationship with nursing and physicians to provide for the needs of the hospital. Assures all Lab Support Services Specialists trained and competent in Customer Service Skills including bedside manner and telephone etiquette. Quickly address any customer issues that arise. Round on patients three times a week with a combined minimum of eight patients for each rounding schedule on the nursing units.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Maintains a regular daily unit assignment. Train all new Lab Support Services Specialists in correct procedures. Document competency by written testing and direct observation of all Lab Support Services Specialists annually. Assures all Lab Support Services Specialists skilled at collecting pediatrics and babies. Promote Professional Certification for all applicable Lab Support Services Specialists. Assisting with am collections and routine labs Train Lab Support Services Specialists in computer skills to generate Collection lists, unreceived specimen logs and to verify patient orders.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS

Maintains a daily regular unit assignment. Supports ER Lab Support Services Specialists in collections/receiving Rounds daily on units with nursing staff Attends assigned Lab Leadership meetings Attends regular leadership training as assigned Participates in regularly scheduled Staff meetings for Lab Support Services team Promotes a positive/productive work atmosphere Assists in annual and mid term performance appraisals for all team members. Administers employee counseling as required by Wellstar policies. Maintains department readiness for CAP and JCAHO inspeactions. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma / GED General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years phlebotomy experience Required and Minimum 2 years supervisory experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Advanced Computer skills preferred Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workâ€"and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellstar Health System