Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Lead Phlebotomist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Under the leadership of the Supervisor/Manager the Lead Phlebotomist is responsible for the day to day performance, organization, and scheduling of staff assigned to centralized phlebotomy. The Lead Phlebotomist has responsibility to ensure that services provided in the department section meet customer expectations, and laboratory policies. Communication with shift supervisors, and other hospital/laboratory staff is expected in order to ensure teamwork. In addition, the Lead Phlebotomist, in conjunction with the Supervisor is responsible for gathering information and assisting in staff development and training. The Lead Phlebotomist is a working Lead, dividing time in the performance of services specific to phlebotomy duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the hiring, training, and evaluation for phlebotomy service personnel.
• Teaches phlebotomy procedures to less-skilled personnel.
• Provides coaching and performance improvement plans for Team members that are not meeting standards.
• Assists with communication and problem solving both intra- and interdepartmentally.
• Performs all the duties of a phlebotomist.
• Assists in providing for adequate staffing for phlebotomy services.
• Provides coverage during phlebotomy absences and vacations.
• Assists with revising and updating the phlebotomy training program.
• Assists with maintaining and writing policies and procedures relating to phlebotomy services.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Certification:

• PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.

Experience:

• One year experience
• Previous supervisory skills

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Job Shift: Day Job (1st)Salary Range Minimum : $23.85Salary Range Maximum: $32.19 Compensation: USD 23.85 - USD 32.19 - hourly

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work

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