Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
Lead Phlebotomist - Full Time - Evenings
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Lead Phlebotomist - Full Time - Evenings
POSITION SUMMARY
The Phlebotomy Lead, under the supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Manager, plans, coordinates, and directs the daily activities of the phlebotomist in the clinical laboratory. He/she promotes quality patient care and acts as an ambassador for the laboratory. He/she oversees that safety precautions and protective attire are used at all times according to hospital laboratory policies and procedures. He/she must be familiar with performance and interpretation of laboratory procedures. Responsible for creation and periodic review of the Section procedure manual written in accordance with the State/CLIA standards and ensures that Corporate and Laboratory Integrity is in compliance with OIG guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for ensuring compliance with infection control techniques within the laboratory.Responsible for ensuring compliance with safety techniques within the laboratory.Responsible for ensuring proper use of the Pneumatic Tube System.Collects samples from inpatients using standard venipuncture or skin puncture techniques according to established policies and procedures.Promotes quality and participates in quality improvement programs.Inventories, reports, and restocks all phlebotomy supplies to ensure continuity of activities.Assists in training and orientation of new staff.Periodically reviews job description, procedure manual, and techniques to assure conformity to established policies and procedures.Responsible for data entry and appropriate proficiency using the LIS computer systems.Makes monthly schedule for the phlebotomy team to ensure proper coverage for the hospital.Oversees the phlebotomists throughout the shift to ensure all samples are collected correctly and in a timely manner.Enters schedule into the computer and makes all changes accordingly.Assists in interviewing and in the decision of selecting new phlebotomists.Performs other duties as assigned.POSITION REQUIREMENTSA. EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent.B. Qualifications/Experience3 years clinical laboratory experience; phlebotomy certificate.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association.Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.C. Special Skills/KnowledgeStrong interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficient with computer.Employment Type:
Full TimeShift:
Evenings
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Phlebotomy Lead, under the supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Manager, plans, coordinates, and directs the daily activities of the phlebotomist in the clinical laboratory. He/she promotes quality patient care and acts as an ambassador for the laboratory. He/she oversees that safety precautions and protective attire are used at all times according to hospital laboratory policies and procedures. He/she must be familiar with performance and interpretation of laboratory procedures. Responsible for creation and periodic review of the Section procedure manual written in accordance with the State/CLIA standards and ensures that Corporate and Laboratory Integrity is in compliance with OIG guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for ensuring compliance with infection control techniques within the laboratory.Responsible for ensuring compliance with safety techniques within the laboratory.Responsible for ensuring proper use of the Pneumatic Tube System.Collects samples from inpatients using standard venipuncture or skin puncture techniques according to established policies and procedures.Promotes quality and participates in quality improvement programs.Inventories, reports, and restocks all phlebotomy supplies to ensure continuity of activities.Assists in training and orientation of new staff.Periodically reviews job description, procedure manual, and techniques to assure conformity to established policies and procedures.Responsible for data entry and appropriate proficiency using the LIS computer systems.Makes monthly schedule for the phlebotomy team to ensure proper coverage for the hospital.Oversees the phlebotomists throughout the shift to ensure all samples are collected correctly and in a timely manner.Enters schedule into the computer and makes all changes accordingly.Assists in interviewing and in the decision of selecting new phlebotomists.Performs other duties as assigned.POSITION REQUIREMENTSA. EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent.B. Qualifications/Experience3 years clinical laboratory experience; phlebotomy certificate.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association.Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.C. Special Skills/KnowledgeStrong interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficient with computer.Employment Type:
Full TimeShift:
Evenings
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