Lead Phlebotomist FT DayEve Vassar

Nuvance Health

Job Location:

Poughkeepsie, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 34

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor coordinates operation of the Phlebotomy Department including ensuring staffing levels. Advises Supervisor of complaints and problems. This person will also guide and develop the performance of department personnel training and orienting new phlebotomists. The Lead Phlebotomist will train Phlebotomists using training manuals and checklists. Acts in authority in the absence of the Phlebotomy Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee phlebotomy operations including specimen collection patient identification labeling aseptic technique and ensuring highquality patient interactions.
Coordinate daily workflow assigning phlebotomy duties organizing morning draws and preparing monthly/daily schedules for supervisor approval.
Train mentor and support staff providing orientation competency oversight skill development and promoting continuous professional growth and teamwork.
Process and manage laboratory specimens including verification centrifugation labeling LIS receiving integrity checks and routing to appropriate testing departments.
Handle computer and LIS tasks such as monitoring pending logs placing test orders printing labels preparing sendouts and using handheld lab equipment and communication devices.
Report and document issues including safety hazards discrepancies system problems and workplace incidents while offering solutions to improve workflow and patient care.
Maintain professionalism and compliance completing required education following hospital policies ensuring confidentiality adhering to safety standards and representing the organization positively.
Support departmental operations maintaining inventory assisting with policy/procedure development answering calls providing customer service and performing additional duties as needed.

Job Qualifications

Education: High School diploma / GED or equivalent is required.

Experience: Must possess a minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience preferably in a hospital setting.

Previous computer experience is preferred.

Effective interpersonal skills are also required.

License: N/A

Working Conditions:

Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1672

Department: Phlebotomy

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly

DescriptionPosition at Vassar Brothers Medical CenterNorthwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three...