Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Phlebotomy Lead

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGreensboro, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Two years of clinical experience in a high-complexity laboratory are required.
Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider is required.
Current phlebotomy certification from ASCP, ASPT, or NHA is required; certification as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant or Medical Laboratory Assistant by ASCP or AMT is acceptable.
Current licensure as an Advanced EMT or Paramedic, or certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician through ASCP or AMT, is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule blood drawing services to ensure appropriate staffing, efficient workflow, effective resource allocation, and a smooth patient experience.
Train and mentor phlebotomy staff on best practices and regulatory guidelines to promote quality, accuracy, and patient safety.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for phlebotomy processes.
Implement and oversee quality improvement initiatives, including analyzing performance metrics, identifying improvement areas, and implementing corrective actions.
Monitor and maintain inventory of phlebotomy supplies, including availability and appropriate storage.
Collaborate with laboratory personnel and other healthcare professionals to resolve issues, improve processes, and enhance phlebotomy service quality.

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The Phlebotomy Lead oversees and coordinates the phlebotomy services, ensuring efficient operations, accurate blood specimen collection, and timely delivery of results. Working under general supervision, this role is responsible for developing standard operating procedures for blood drawing processes, and training and mentoring staff. The Phlebotomy Lead plays a critical role in maintaining high-quality patient care and supporting the healthcare team by effectively managing phlebotomy staff, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of excellence in phlebotomy services.

Essential Job Function:

Coordinates and schedules blood drawing services, ensuring appropriate staffing and efficient workflow to optimize resource allocation and ensure a smooth patient experience.
Trains and mentors phlebotomy staff to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory guidelines, thus promoting quality and accuracy of phlebotomy services and patient safety.
Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) for phlebotomy processes to ensure consistency, adherence to best practices, and reliable patient care.
Implements and oversees quality improvement initiatives for phlebotomy services, including analyzing performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of phlebotomy services.
Monitors and maintains inventory of phlebotomy supplies, ensuring availability and appropriate storage to ensure uninterrupted blood drawing services and support an efficient workflow.
Collaborates with laboratory personnel and other healthcare professionals to resolve issues, improve processes, and enhance the overall quality of phlebotomy services.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Required: 2 years clinical experience in a high complexity laboratory.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Current Phlebotomy certification from one of the following approved agencies: ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) ORASPT (American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians) OR NHA (National Healthcare Association). Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant or Medical Laboratory Assistant by ASCP or AMT is acceptable. Current Licensed Advanced EMT/Paramedic or Certified MT/MLT (ASCP, AMT).

Work Shift :

Days/No Weekends (United States of America)

On Call Required

FTE:

Job Type:

Full Time (40 Hours/Week)

About the Company

Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Cone Health is a not-for-profit healthcare network that serves communities in Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, and surrounding counties by operating hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, and centers for heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, women’s and children’s health, and advanced imaging. Its services are delivered through a system of hospitals, clinics, and the Cone Health Medical Group and Triad HealthCare Network, with revenue coming from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs. The network differentiates itself by emphasizing community care and serving underserved populations, supported by a large staff, physician partners, and volunteers, and it holds recognized workplace culture awards. The goal is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and improve health outcomes across its diverse service areas.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $100K
Headquarters: Greensboro, NC
Founded: 1953

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