Phlebotomist Coordinator (81146)

The purpose of the Phlebotomist Coordinator position is to oversee the phlebotomy and specimen collection in the clinic services and the hospital, in addition to the routine phlebotomy duties of obtaining specimens from patients of all ages with care and concern for patient’s welfare and safety. The Phlebotomist Coordinator will assist the laboratory in preparing specimens for analysis and perform various clerical duties of the laboratory under direct supervision. Department Description Come join our exciting Laboratory department! Our team is on the front line of diagnosis and we strive to provide exceptional service to the patients we serve. Our staff and our patients benefit from our highly-automated, 24/7 core lab coverage. Our scope of practice is extremely comprehensive, including the following: hematology, coagulation, microbiology, transfusion services, chemistry and special chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and histology. We also pride ourselves on helping up-and-coming lab professionals get their start by being a training site for phlebotomy and MLT interns. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals to join our team! Compensation The hourly wage range for this position is, $18.90 - $25.31. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations. Benefit Offerings Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period. EEOC Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Education/Special Skills: Degree from a Phlebotomy program which includes an appropriate internship under the direction of a pathologist in an approved laboratory; or previous experience or education in a health-related field. Ability to communicate in English effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to operate laboratory equipment, such as centrifuge, microscope and computer keyboard/word processor equipment. Ability to follow detailed blood collection and lab procedures and train for new procedures as needed. Must satisfactorily complete on-the-job training/orientation. Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required. Mental Demands: Requires the ability to: perform at an independent level with minimal direction; exercise good judgement and initiative; problem solve and make decisions in a variety of situations. Must be able to attend work site per schedule. Duties may require limited amount of non-scheduled overtime hours as workload requires. Must be able to work independently. Valid driver’s license and able to drive vehicle to remote sites.