Phlebotomy/Pathology Coordinator, 1st Shift, Full Time .9 FTE

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: SUMMARY Coordinates staffing for Specimen Control areas, namely inpatient, outpatient and outreach facility phlebotomy and registration. Leads and triages inpatient and traveling phlebotomy services. Troubleshoots lab-related needs from inpatient caregivers and staff at outpatient health parks. Ensures all inpatient and outpatient specimens are accounted for and processed appropriately. Reviews multiple reports for quality. Coaches staff to adhere to departmental metrics and work standards. QUALIFICATIONS Education Minimum: High school diploma, or equivalent. Preferred: Phlebotomy Training or Phlebotomy Technical School. Credentials/Licensure Minimum: ASCP certification for Phlebotomy (or other accrediting agency) to be obtained within 3 months of hire. Related Experience Minimum: Six months of phlebotomy experience. Preferred: Previous experience in a leadership role. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum: Strong communication, interpersonal and clerical skills. Strong customer service skills. Strong critical thinking skills. Able to access situations, consider alternatives and respond with appropriate action Computer Competency Familiarity with standard desktop and windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions. Physical/Mental Minimum: Sitting for long periods of time; mobile; bending, stooping and reaching above head and lifting and carrying as part of daily responsibilities. Keyboard, repetitive tasks of typing and phone use. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Must be competent in all areas of Specimen Control: Outpatient, Inpatient and offsite facility draws Performs triage to sort inpatient phlebotomy blood draw patients, ensuring that Routine, Timed, Stat and ASAP draws are collected in a timely manner. Assigns lab staff roles, troubleshoots, and handles atypical situations offline to facilitate a smooth and timely specimen collection process. Serves as a resource to colleagues on questions and concerns relating to testing and functions. Responds to inquiries related to lab services. Prepares, packages and appropriately routes specimens for testing, observing biohazard regulations. Monitors test result turnaround times to ensure timely delivery to physicians. Manually reports non-automated lab results. Manually charges patient accounts for non-automated tests. Runs daily reports to track and account for specimens. Communicates with other shifts regarding passing of work; conducts daily staff huddles and quality control checks. Monitors and shifts staff to maximize resources and cover staff shortages. Observes and audits staff to ensure adherence to work standards; provides coaching as needed. Tracks and documents performance metrics for leadership review. Maintains communication with test labs to troubleshoot issues and minimize delays. Attends regular department leadership meetings. Acts as a professional role model to staff. Continuously seeks ways to improve lab processes and reduce waste. Performs other related duties as assigned. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.