What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Phlebotomist position at St. Vincent's Medical Center?
Description
Job Schedule: Full TimeStandard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 2
Shift Details:
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St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.
Duties:
The Lead Phlebotomist provides day-to-day direction to the Phlebotomy team in achieving optimum workflow while providing an exceptional experience. This individual supports the Supervisor by performing a combination of activities while ensuring all procedures and policies are adhered to. Performs phlebotomy duties in compliance with applicable legal requirements and established laboratory policies. Demonstrates H3W behaviors with a focus on exceptional patient experience and quality outcomes.
Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Successful completion of Phlebotomy program
- 2 years phlebotomy experience
- National Certification (NCCT or ASCP) or equivalent
- Knowledge of venipuncture techniques
- Excellent customer service skills with a professional attitude
- Good keyboarding skills with ability to learn various laboratory application and HHC computer systems
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to handle different patient population including difficult patients.
- Strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills
- Ability to operate required lab equipment including pneumatic tube
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