At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Hours: 5:30am to 2:00pm.

Job Summary:

Supervises the daily operations of the Laboratory Collecting and Receiving department to include, outstanding customer service, staffing, scheduling, and workflow. Collects and processes patient specimens in conformance with all laboratory regulatory requirements.  Assists manager in clinical and administrative departmental functions. Communicates customer specific clinical instructions as required to ensure specimen integrity.  Performs clerical functions as required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collects and processes specimens in conformance with all laboratory regulatory requirements and performs activities related to laboratory testing.

• Supports department operations in staff scheduling, training, competency, procedure drafts, and evaluation of new products.

• Supervises daily workflow of the department, identifies and implements improvement opportunities that contribute to the betterment of the workstation, section, or overall operation.

• Provides Outstanding Customer Service by demonstrating effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrates, coaches and provides technical expertise to staff, students and trainees.

• Liaison between staff and manager.  

• Assumes responsibility in the absence of Manager or Director.

• Identifies and implements improvement opportunities that contribute to the betterment of the workstation, section, or overall operation.

• Acts a resource to all hospital departments on behalf of the corporate Laboratory.

Position Qualifications Required:

Must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a phlebotomist.

1-3 years of lead/supervisory experience required.

Must have outstanding oral communication skills.

Must have demonstrated customer service skills.

Ability to work in stressful environments.

Good time management.

Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Associates degree in a healthcare related field preferred.

Training/Certification Licensure:

Completion of a phlebotomy training course or equivalent required. 

Valid Driver’s License required where off-site (non-hospital) specimen collections are a function of the position.

Hourly Rate: $28.63 - $44.54 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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