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Lead Phlebotomist
full-timeCincinnati

Summary

Location

Cincinnati

Type

full-time

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About this role

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:
We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

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


Careers at TriHealth are diverse. From clinical to administrative, sales to service, our team members contribute skills that are as varied as the services we offer and the people we serve. As an employer, TriHealth demonstrates the organization's values by offering comprehensive benefits packages, competitive wages, and milestone recognition.

Explore our career options to help you determine the type of job best for you as well as help narrow your search within our website. We look forward to you joining the TriHealth family!

Other facts

Tech stack
Phlebotomy,Leadership,Communication,Customer Service,Data Entry,Specimen Handling,Organizational Skills,Problem Solving,Quality Assurance,Mentoring,Pediatric Venipunctures,Independent Work,Judgment Skills,Interpersonal Communication,Attention to Detail,Continuous Learning

About TriHealth

The mission of TriHealth is to improve the health status of the people we serve. We pursue our mission by providing a full range of health-related services, including prevention, wellness, education and social programs. Through our acute care hospitals, Good Samaritan Hospital, Bethesda North Hospital, Bethesda Butler Hospital, McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital at Evendale and Clinton Regional Hospital in Wilmington, as well as over 140 other TriHealth locations, we are accessible for all in our Cincinnati community.

TriHealth is here for you in all phases of your healthcare journey. Our approximately 12,000 team members, 2,000 physicians and 1,600 volunteers are dedicated to delivering personalized, compassionate care to you and your family.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1995

What you'll do

  • The Lead Phlebotomist will train and coordinate a team of phlebotomists and processors, ensuring accurate specimen collection and preparation for transport. This role also involves interacting with clinical staff, physicians, patients, and caregivers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Lead Phlebotomist do at TriHealth?

As a Lead Phlebotomist at TriHealth, you will: the Lead Phlebotomist will train and coordinate a team of phlebotomists and processors, ensuring accurate specimen collection and preparation for transport. This role also involves interacting with clinical staff, physicians, patients, and caregivers..

Why join TriHealth as a Lead Phlebotomist?

TriHealth is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Lead Phlebotomist position at TriHealth remote?

The Lead Phlebotomist position at TriHealth is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Lead Phlebotomist position at TriHealth?

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