Lead Phlebotomist

Join our laboratory team in a leadership-focused Phlebotomist role where you’ll play a key part in training, coordinating, and supporting a team of phlebotomists and processors. In this position, you will ensure accurate specimen collection and proper preparation for transport while serving as a trusted resource for clinical staff, physicians, patients, and caregivers.

This role is ideal for an experienced phlebotomist who is organized, confident working independently, and passionate about mentoring others while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and laboratory excellence.

Location:
Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly)
• Night shift with weekend and holiday rotation

Incentives & Benefits:
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement—this role offers competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $4 per hour, based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines. For more information, please visit our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits  

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Degree with formal phlebotomy training (Required)
• 1 - 2 years' experience in phlebotomy (Required)
• Working knowledge of phlebotomy and other specimen collection techniques, specimen handling, and lab terminology 
• Strong communication, leadership, customer service, and data entry skills 
• Proficiency in difficult and pediatric venipunctures 
• Must be an organized individual capable of leading, prioritizing, and working independently 
• Ability to work effectively with employees, patients, and various caregivers
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certified Phlebotomist Preferred 
• Driver's License DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required

Job Overview:

This position provides ongoing training and coordination for a team of phlebotomists and processors. This position ensures that specimens are collected accurately and prepared for transport properly. This position interacts with not only phlebotomists but also with other laboratory personnel, physicians, other departments, patients, family members, and other caregivers. This position performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures. This position does not require direct supervision to process specimens.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to Prioritize/Organize/Handle Quantity of Work 
• Accuracy/Quality/Completeness of Work 
• Complex Assignments Received/Delegated/Completed 
• Judgement Skills/Problem Solving Skills 
• Overall Procedure Knowledge/Quality Assurance Knowledge – including documentation as needed
   

Working Conditions:
Bending - Consistently 
Climbing - Frequently 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Consistently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Occasionally 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently 
Pulling - Consistently 
Pushing - Frequently 
Reaching - Consistently 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Consistently 
Standing - Consistently 
Stooping - Occasionally 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Consistently 
Color Vision - Consistently 
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS... 
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS... 
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS... 
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. 
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. 
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS... 
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. 
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. 
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS... 
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. 
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community