Lead Phlebotomist

Baptist Health

Lexington, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

Evaluate my fit

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Lexington, KY, by email.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

Evaluate your fitSee where you stand — strengths, gaps, and what to fix first.
Tailor your résuméRewritten against this posting, every reworded bullet shown before and after.
Practice the interviewA voice mock interview built from this job description.

Evaluate your fitSee where you stand — strengths, gaps, and what to fix first.Get started →Tailor your résuméRewritten against this posting, every reworded bullet shown before and after.Get started →Practice the interviewA voice mock interview built from this job description.Get started →

At a glance

Compensation

$7.25/hr

Location

Lexington, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Life Support Certification

Job overview

The Lead Phlebotomist at Baptist Health Clinical Lab in Lexington oversees daily phlebotomy operations, coordinates staff scheduling, ensures safety and quality compliance, provides training and competency support, manages specimen collection and documentation, and collaborates with laboratory leadership and nursing to maintain efficient, high‑quality patient care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PhlebotomyLIS Documentation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent1 Year of Job Related ExperienceBasic Life Support Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Full job description

Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Lead Phlebotomist

Full TimeIFirstShift

Laboratory Services ILexington, KY

Baptist Health Clinical Lab and Pathology Department, where science meets compassion and precision meets care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every test, every result, and every patientmatters. Wedemonstratethis by providingstate-of-the-arttechnology; an expert team of pathologists and technicians; comprehensive services; fast and reliable results; a patient-centered approach; and commitment to continuous improvement.

The Lead Phlebotomist oversees daily phlebotomy operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. They coordinate staff workflow and scheduling, provide training and competency support, address patient and staff concerns, and assist with quality and regulatory compliance. The role also serves as a clinical resource and collaborates with laboratory leadership, nursing, and other departments to improve specimen collection and overall departmental operations.

Description:

Coordinate daily phlebotomy workflow, staffing, scheduling, breaks, and coverage; ensure timely morning rounds and specimen transport; adjust staffing based on patient care needs; address daily personnel concerns; monitor safety and PPE compliance; track quality metrics and action plans; and support staff with patient care duties.

Ensure timely recollection of rejected specimens, accurate LIS documentation of collection issues, and effective communication of concerns that may impact patient care.

Coordinate the department's training and competency program in collaboration with the Phlebotomy Educator and Preceptors.

Oversee phlebotomy supply stocking, address patient and nursing-unit concerns, and provide input for employee performance evaluations.

Work closely with laboratory leadership, nursing, and other departments to maintain efficient operations and high-quality patient care.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum 1 year of job related experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification isrequired. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within30 daysof their hire date.

Benefits:Full-Time

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Retirement with Company Match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."