Phlebotomy Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Phlebotomy Supervisor

Location: Nashville, TN (On-site)

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (Direct Hire considered)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: ~$33.65/hour (Overtime eligible during contract period; converts to a target permanent salary of up to $70,000/year)

Dress Code: Scrubs (Any color, plain/no company logos)

Position Overview

We are seeking a high-performing, dependable Phlebotomy Supervisor to lead our outpatient clinical drawing team in Nashville, TN . In this role, you will oversee a dedicated team of 7 phlebotomists while serving as the primary operational leader on the floor.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned phlebotomist and proven leader who thrives in a dynamic lab environment, takes independent initiative, and excels at streamlining workflow. You will play a crucial role in optimizing patient care pathways, stepping in for complex blood draws, managing add-on lab kit requests, and maintaining strong interdepartmental coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and support a team of 7 phlebotomists, fostering a collaborative, efficient, and patient-centered working environment.
• Floor & Workflow Management: Serve as the hands-on leader on the clinical floor, optimizing patient pathways and resolving daily workflow bottlenecks independently.
• Clinical Support: Step in to perform difficult blood draws and manage complex, specialized lab kits or add-on requests as needed.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate daily space and workflow shared with standard-of-care patient services and adjacent laboratory teams.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain high standards of lab safety, sample integrity, patient care, and compliance with clinical protocols.
• Problem Solving: Proactively address operational challenges, handle patient escalations, and streamline laboratory processes without requiring constant oversight.

Required Qualifications

• Certification: Valid Phlebotomy Certification (CPT, CPT-I, or national equivalent required).
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 5 years of management or supervisory experience leading a team in a healthcare or laboratory setting.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum 5 years of direct, hands-on phlebotomy experience (open to diverse backgrounds, including mobile phlebotomy, provided leadership strength is demonstrated).
• Technical Skill: Advanced skill in venipuncture techniques, difficult draws, and laboratory kit preparation/processing.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong communication, high self-initiative, and a calm demeanor under pressure.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Hourly rate equivalent to $70K/year with overtime pay eligibility during the contract-to-hire phase.
• Stable Work Schedule: Standard day shift (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) with regular working hours.
• Direct Impact: Step into a critical leadership role where your initiative and process optimization directly improve daily operations and patient care.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.