Lead Phlebotomist - Evening Shift

Lead Phlebotomist
Full-Time Position
Evening Shift (3pm - 11pm), weekends as needed 

Job Summary:

• Performs specific activities as necessary in the hospital & laboratory environment, venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.
• Assist technical staff as needed to maintain the process flow.
• Has thorough knowledge of test requirements; Verifies accuracy of specimen / patient identifiers, ensures the use of correct tube type for the appropriate test.
• Sets up waived testing, records results & reports those normal interfaced results.
• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining clean benches & work areas.
• Helps with taking inventory & assist with phlebotomy supply ordering.
• Assists with inspecting & receiving new supplies / reagents, having full understanding of raw materials, rotates old to front & stocks those as they come in.
• Relies on gained lab experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks. Is self-sufficient, critical thinker & understands when needs to refer matters to the technical staff.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• May lead and direct the work of other phlebotomy staff.
• Trains new hires & retrains those on work improvement.
• Strict adherence to SOP to prevent patient care incidents.
• Typically reports to a lab supervisor or manager of director of lab.

Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy certification in required.
• 2 years of experience in an acute care setting or in a related area.
• Under direct Lab Technician supervision, performs specified lab tests in Microbiology (plating), Hematology and Urinalysis (specimen uploading).
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Provides service to age range from infant to geriatric.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

Odessa Regional Medical Center was founded in 1975 as Odessa Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Through the years, the hospital grew and evolved into a full-service healthcare facility and the name was changed to Odessa Regional Medical Center to reflect its larger campus and more comprehensive services. The hospital has 225 beds and has approximately 250 physicians on staff and has over 700 employees.

Today, ORMC offers a wide spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced diagnostic imaging technology, emergency care, innovative surgical procedures, maternity care, comprehensive cardiac services and general medical care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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