Phlebotomist Lead, Full Time

Are you looking to take your Phlebotomy career to the next level?
UPMC Western Maryland is seeking Full-time, Lead Phlebotomists to join their team!

Under the direction of the area supervisor, the Lead Phlebotomist will ensure that the daily activities of the department are completely and accurately on time. They will maintain a safe and professional environment for clients and employees, perform specimen collection and processing duties following established policies and procedures, and act as a coach, mentor, instructor, and resource person for new employees, and work in conjunction with and under the supervision of the medical technologists, at times.

These full-time positions will require working 40 hours per week, variable shifts/hours, including rotating weekends and holidays.
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Reads, understands, and complies with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Follows positive patient ID policy to accurately collect and label specimens.
Communicates all unresolved problems immediately to the supervisor.
Calls clients to confirm handwritten orders, obtains accurate billing information, dx codes, UPIN information, etc. Participates in teams and special projects. Performs basic clerical duties, i.e. filing, faxing, preparing mail, data entry, etc.
Delegates phlebotomy priorities and other non-urgent tasks to staff as needed
This includes waste disposal, stocking of supplies, and management of lab coat cleaning.
Interacts with all customers, internal and external, courteously and professionally; answers the phone and responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
Processes and/or packages specimens according to testing specifications. Investigates problems and documents occurrences appropriately in a timely manner
Assists and works with staff to ensure compliance with dress codes, policies and safety regulations. Immediately reports any violations to the supervisor.
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience is preferred.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran