About this opportunity
Baptist Health lists this Lead Phlebotomist opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Experience Required
1 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Job Description:
Lead Phlebotomist
Full TimeIFirstShift
Laboratory Services ILexington, KY
Baptist Health Clinical Lab and Pathology Department, where science meets compassion and precision meets care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every test, every result, and every patientmatters. Wedemonstratethis by providingstate-of-the-arttechnology; an expert team of pathologists and technicians; comprehensive services; fast and reliable results; a patient-centered approach; and commitment to continuous improvement.
The Lead Phlebotomist oversees daily phlebotomy operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. They coordinate staff workflow and scheduling, provide training and competency support, address patient and staff concerns, and assist with quality and regulatory compliance. The role also serves as a clinical resource and collaborates with laboratory leadership, nursing, and other departments to improve specimen collection and overall departmental operations.
Description:
Coordinate daily phlebotomy workflow, staffing, scheduling, breaks, and coverage; ensure timely morning rounds and specimen transport; adjust staffing based on patient care needs; address daily personnel concerns; monitor safety and PPE compliance; track quality metrics and action plans; and support staff with patient care duties.
Ensure timely recollection of rejected specimens, accurate LIS documentation of collection issues, and effective communication of concerns that may impact patient care.
Coordinate the department's training and competency program in collaboration with the Phlebotomy Educator and Preceptors.
Oversee phlebotomy supply stocking, address patient and nursing-unit concerns, and provide input for employee performance evaluations.
Work closely with laboratory leadership, nursing, and other departments to maintain efficient operations and high-quality patient care.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1 year of job related experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification isrequired. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within30 daysof their hire date.
Benefits:Full-Time
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Retirement with Company Match
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call . For TDD to voice, call ."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R
Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40598, US
Who can apply
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