Phlebotomist Lead
Full-time
As a Phlebotomist at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center , you’ll join a team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to improving lives. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance for eligible roles.
Qualifications
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H.S. Diploma or GED required
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Other Structured training course preferred
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0-1 years hospital phlebotomy experience required
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1-3 years hospital phlebotomy experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Job Summary
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all of the functions within the laboratory phlebotomy section including training, staffing, maintaining supplies, and communicating with the laboratory administration. Performs venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes as required. Evaluates employees using laboratory and hospital guidelines and policies to perform competency assessment. Encourages professional growth and development of staff. Coordinates on site training of Phlebotomy students and new hires. Performs other related functions as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor or Director.
Essential Functions
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Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration.
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Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.
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Follows through on problems that may compromise patient care by using the appropriate chain of command.
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Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff.
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Provides clear, consistent and legible documentation.
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Completes required education in a timely manner.
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Demonstrates population appropriate competencies for all relevant patient populations.
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Always records phlebotomy collection information into the Laboratory Information System with accurate attention to name of patient, collection time , and receive time.
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Accurately and successfully performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks following phlebotomy policies and procedures.
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Coordinates the phlebotomy workload to ensure all collections are completed in a timely manner.
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Analyzes phlebotomy turnaround time data and seeks ways to improve turnaround time.
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Maintains phlebotomy carts and supply area in a clean orderly fashion.
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Effectively operates the Laboratory Information System for general laboratory and section specific functions.
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Completes competency assessments accurately and in a timely manner.
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Communicates all phlebotomy issues to the laboratory supervisor or director appropriately.
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Maintains inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy staffing at appropriate levels.
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Always follows laboratory requirements for use of personal protection equipment.
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Willingly helps co-workers to complete section duties.
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Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed.
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Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements by attending department meetings.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center has been serving the needs of the greater Lake Norman, Iredell and surrounding counties since 1926. The 123-bed, acute-care hospital offers comprehensive medical services and is located in Mooresville, NC. The medical campus includes 24-hour emergency medicine, women’s services and The Stork Landing Maternity Center, an outpatient imaging center with a focus on women’s health, cardiology and interventional cardiology, and surgical services including robotics and minimally invasive procedures, surgical weight loss, orthopedics and orthopedic spine, and an outpatient surgery center.
The Values of “I CARE – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence” are the heartbeat of our organization. These values are evident in how we serve our patients, their families, our co-workers and the community. This is evidenced the moment you walk through our front door and is demonstrated by the care and respect we give our patients, their families, and the community we serve. The physicians and staff at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center strive to bring the very best to your care - dedication, understanding, and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
