Company Overview This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization! BioReference, an OPKO Health company, is the largest full service specialty laboratory in the United States that gives healthcare providers and patients the power to make confident healthcare decisions. With a focus on oncology, urology and women’s health, BioReference offers comprehensive test solutions and unparalleled expertise based on a 40 year legacy of proven science and exceptional service. Join our team and become part of the journey in making our patients and customers the highest priority. Job Description We are looking for a Team Lead, Phlebotomy (30 hours a week) at our locations as needed. Scheduled: Monday - Friday (7:00am - 8:00pm), weekend shift as needed POSITION SUMMARY: The Team Lead will assist the Phlebotomy or Site Lead Supervisors in their necessary duties. The Team Lead will ensure integrity and compliance for all BioReference accounts where phlebotomists and others are employed. To assist the Phlebotomy or Site Lead Supervisors in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations. PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES: Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following: * Assists with coordinating phlebotomists' schedules through resourceful and creative thinking to accommodate clients' needs as approved by the sales department. * Communicates effectively to their immediate Supervisors, internal and external clients including patients, sales, client service, logistics, senior management, ECT... * Understands all fundamental phlebotomy procedures, ability to instruct those fundamentals and ensure that all phlebotomists are capable of following these procedures. * Responsible for doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc. * Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures. * Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required * Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. * Fully understand all of the physicians' orders. * Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. * Packages specimens for transport. * Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen. * Understands and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. * Attends annual department trainings * Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries. * Assist with Projects as a subject matter expert. * Collect any necessary data as needed. * Perform In-services as needed. * Assist with the setup of new locations (IOP/PSC/Pop ups and other locations) * Assist with hands-on training with new employees. * Diffuse situations with customers and clients. * Cover different locations when necessary and varied hours. * Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Must be able to sit or stand for 8 hours * Must be able to drive long distances * Ability to lift up to 20 pounds EDUCATION: * HS degree or equivalent * Some college classes preferred * Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required by state (CA, NV, WA and LA) Minimum Requirement: * 2+ years of experience * Must have reliable vehicle (PSC/IOP/Pop Ups) * Valid and clean Driver License (PSC/IOP/Pop Ups) * Flexibility is a must, based on a business needs * Develop strategic perspective * Emotional skills * Interpersonal skills * Problem solving and analytical skills * Takes initiative * Establishes stretch goals BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer Compensation Range The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $25.00/Hr. - USD $28.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.