Phlebotomy Supervisor Jobs
Phlebotomy Supervisor jobs are open across hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood banks, and outpatient clinics, at every level from lead phlebotomist to senior supervisor, with specializations in staff training, quality assurance, and specimen processing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Summary
Leads all phlebotomy activities for Lourdes Hospital, outreach and all medical office locations. Plans, organizes and directs the daily activities of the personnel assigned to the section to assure quality, patient satisfaction and an optimum work flow. Additionally, is responsible for assisting in the optimization and standardization of phlebotomy practices across regional and on-campus draw sites through initial training, competency assessments and continual updates.
Experience
Previous successful supervisory experience is highly preferred. Must have in-depth knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and computer operations. Must be able to evaluate procedures, processes, equipment and people and be capable of strategically planning improvements. Strong computer skills, people skills, supervisory skills, problem solving skills, teaching skills and a high degree of initiative are required.
Education
Candidates with a four-year degree in the biological sciences or preferably a Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science degree are preferred. High school diploma required; Significant experience performing phlebotomy is required.
Essential Functions
- Plans, organizes and directs daily activities of the inpatient and outpatient phlebotomists as well as the patient service registration staff.
- Ensures phlebotomy coverage as needed with trained, competent personnel.
- Responsible for scheduling adequate and sufficiently skilled phlebotomists to meet Hospital, outreach and Medical Office phlebotomy needs. Must work cooperatively with Medical offices and Hospital units when urgent needs or shortfalls in staffing occur.
- Responsible for the operation of all equipment in the sections. Works with the Biomedical engineering department to perform and document maintenance checks and adjustments on all appropriate instruments and equipment. Takes appropriate troubleshooting action. This includes recommendations for replacements or updates.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating the specimen collection and processing manuals that are used in at the local level as well participated in system policy standardization.
- Actively participates in solving technical problems or customer service-related problems, to include interacting with Patient Safety, Patient Advocates and patient/customers directly. Ensures phlebotomy service personnel maintain a positive client/patient-focused attitude.
- Supervises PSS staff in out-patient phlebotomy. Ensure representative has sufficient training and follows prescribed customer service or information system initiatives.
- Responsible for all Quality Assurance activities in the section. Maintains adequate documentation and reports monthly at the departmental Quality Assurance Meeting. Interacts regularly with departmentally assigned covering pathologist.
- Provides statistical analysis of volumes, trends and focused quality assurance measures to assist in improving and monitoring department functions. Monitor collection reports to make sure all draws are being performed in a timely manner. Monitor with corrective action, hemolysis rates, blood culture contamination rates, AM Turn-around times and various other phlebotomy related statistics.
- Makes recommendations to the Laboratory Administrative Director in matters concerning the recruiting, addition, removal, disciplinary action, or personnel evaluation of staff assigned to their section.
- Supervises the instruction of phlebotomists in all phases of specimen collection, technique and processing. Includes initial training, annual competency evaluation and remediation as needed. Maintains the appropriate documentation of this activity.
- Maintains adequate inventory of expendable supplies for immediate use by the Collecting department. Works with the Lab Administrative Director to evaluate savings opportunities and standardization.
- Works closely with the Medical Offices to provide initial training, regular competency and at times supply coverage of phlebotomists from the phlebotomy float positions.
- Responsible for ensuring all Environment of Care, safety issues, Infection Control and Hazardous Materials are within regulatory standards in the collecting areas and general operations.
- Process all time and attendance records for the Phlebotomy departments. Monitor and log all sick time utilization, issuing disciplinary action as per HR policy if warranted.
- Monitor and supervise the phlebotomy staffing, ordering and collection of patients at all contracted nursing homes and patient requiring mobile phlebotomy.
- Develop and maintain a phlebotomy school by obtaining the necessary permits, develop lesson plans, marketing strategies and all other aspects needed to start and sustain the program or develop a partnership with an established school to allow for clinical rotation and possible subsequent candidates for employment.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Administrative Director.
Other Duties
Excellent interpersonal skills are required, since this position requires extensive interaction with patients, providers, staff and leadership. This position may require the employee to work other than weekday shifts in order to train, evaluate staff competency or improve processes on these off shifts.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Payrate: $21.89 to $35.16
Summary
Leads all phlebotomy activities for Lourdes Hospital, outreach and all medical office locations. Plans, organizes and directs the daily activities of the personnel assigned to the section to assure quality, patient satisfaction and an optimum work flow. Additionally, is responsible for assisting in the optimization and standardization of phlebotomy practices across regional and on-campus draw sites through initial training, competency assessments and continual updates.
Experience
Previous successful supervisory experience is highly preferred. Must have in-depth knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and computer operations. Must be able to evaluate procedures, processes, equipment and people and be capable of strategically planning improvements. Strong computer skills, people skills, supervisory skills, problem solving skills, teaching skills and a high degree of initiative are required.
Education
Candidates with a four-year degree in the biological sciences or preferably a Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science degree are preferred. High school diploma required; Significant experience performing phlebotomy is required.
Essential Functions
- Plans, organizes and directs daily activities of the inpatient and outpatient phlebotomists as well as the patient service registration staff.
- Ensures phlebotomy coverage as needed with trained, competent personnel.
- Responsible for scheduling adequate and sufficiently skilled phlebotomists to meet Hospital, outreach and Medical Office phlebotomy needs. Must work cooperatively with Medical offices and Hospital units when urgent needs or shortfalls in staffing occur.
- Responsible for the operation of all equipment in the sections. Works with the Biomedical engineering department to perform and document maintenance checks and adjustments on all appropriate instruments and equipment. Takes appropriate troubleshooting action. This includes recommendations for replacements or updates.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating the specimen collection and processing manuals that are used in at the local level as well participated in system policy standardization.
- Actively participates in solving technical problems or customer service-related problems, to include interacting with Patient Safety, Patient Advocates and patient/customers directly. Ensures phlebotomy service personnel maintain a positive client/patient-focused attitude.
- Supervises PSS staff in out-patient phlebotomy. Ensure representative has sufficient training and follows prescribed customer service or information system initiatives.
- Responsible for all Quality Assurance activities in the section. Maintains adequate documentation and reports monthly at the departmental Quality Assurance Meeting. Interacts regularly with departmentally assigned covering pathologist.
- Provides statistical analysis of volumes, trends and focused quality assurance measures to assist in improving and monitoring department functions. Monitor collection reports to make sure all draws are being performed in a timely manner. Monitor with corrective action, hemolysis rates, blood culture contamination rates, AM Turn-around times and various other phlebotomy related statistics.
- Makes recommendations to the Laboratory Administrative Director in matters concerning the recruiting, addition, removal, disciplinary action, or personnel evaluation of staff assigned to their section.
- Supervises the instruction of phlebotomists in all phases of specimen collection, technique and processing. Includes initial training, annual competency evaluation and remediation as needed. Maintains the appropriate documentation of this activity.
- Maintains adequate inventory of expendable supplies for immediate use by the Collecting department. Works with the Lab Administrative Director to evaluate savings opportunities and standardization.
- Works closely with the Medical Offices to provide initial training, regular competency and at times supply coverage of phlebotomists from the phlebotomy float positions.
- Responsible for ensuring all Environment of Care, safety issues, Infection Control and Hazardous Materials are within regulatory standards in the collecting areas and general operations.
- Process all time and attendance records for the Phlebotomy departments. Monitor and log all sick time utilization, issuing disciplinary action as per HR policy if warranted.
- Monitor and supervise the phlebotomy staffing, ordering and collection of patients at all contracted nursing homes and patient requiring mobile phlebotomy.
- Develop and maintain a phlebotomy school by obtaining the necessary permits, develop lesson plans, marketing strategies and all other aspects needed to start and sustain the program or develop a partnership with an established school to allow for clinical rotation and possible subsequent candidates for employment.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Administrative Director.
Other Duties
Excellent interpersonal skills are required, since this position requires extensive interaction with patients, providers, staff and leadership. This position may require the employee to work other than weekday shifts in order to train, evaluate staff competency or improve processes on these off shifts.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Payrate: $21.89 to $35.16
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in phlebotomy supervisor jobs.
- Minimum two years of phlebotomy supervisory or lead experience in a clinical setting
- Current phlebotomy certification such as CPT or PBT from an accredited body
- Demonstrated ability to train, evaluate, and manage a phlebotomy team
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and electronic health records
- Knowledge of OSHA, CLSI, and applicable accreditation standards for specimen collection
- Associate or bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, healthcare, or a related field
Tips for Your Phlebotomy Supervisor Job Search
Highlight your staff management numbers
Phlebotomy supervisor resumes that show team size, scheduling scope, and training outcomes stand out more than those listing duties alone. Quantify the number of phlebotomists you led, shifts you coordinated, and competency programs you built or improved.
List your certifications above the fold
Hiring managers for phlebotomy supervisor roles scan for CPT, PBT, and state-specific licensure before reading anything else. Place your active certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're visible without scrolling.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists phlebotomy supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by accreditation type
Hospitals with CAP or AABB accreditation often have stricter supervisor requirements than independent draw sites. Filter your search by facility type so you're applying to roles where your compliance and quality assurance background is a direct match.
Prepare competency assessment walkthroughs
Interviewers for phlebotomy supervisor positions frequently ask you to describe how you evaluate frontline phlebotomist performance. Walk through your actual process: how you schedule observations, document findings, and handle remediation for staff who miss collection standards.
Negotiate schedule authority as a benefit
Phlebotomy supervisors often have more leverage over shift structure than base pay. If the salary offer is firm, ask about control over your team's scheduling, budget for continuing education, or the option to build a float pool, which can add real value to the role.
Phlebotomy Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most phlebotomy supervisors?
The companies hiring the most phlebotomy supervisors right now include Labcorp, Mercy Health, and Prisma Health, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Alabama, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospital systems, national laboratory networks, and regional blood centers consistently account for the majority of posted positions.
How many phlebotomy supervisor jobs are remote?
About 0% of phlebotomy supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most collection and training responsibilities. The sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote work include quality assurance auditing, compliance documentation, training curriculum development, and scheduling coordination for large multi-site teams.
How do you become a phlebotomy supervisor?
Start by earning a nationally recognized phlebotomy certification and working as a staff phlebotomist to build direct collection experience. Move into a lead or senior phlebotomist role to gain scheduling and training responsibilities. From there, apply for supervisor positions, emphasizing your competency assessment work, quality control involvement, and any process improvements you led at the bench level.
Can you get a phlebotomy supervisor job with limited supervisory experience?
Yes, candidates with strong clinical credentials and informal leadership exposure can land phlebotomy supervisor roles, especially at smaller outpatient sites or independent draw centers. Focus on experience training new hires, filling in as lead during staff shortages, or owning a workflow improvement project. Framing those contributions clearly in your resume helps close the gap when formal title history is limited.
What does the phlebotomy supervisor interview process look like?
Most phlebotomy supervisor interviews involve a phone screen with HR, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds with the laboratory manager and sometimes the director of clinical operations. Expect scenario-based questions about handling staff performance issues, managing collection errors, and maintaining accreditation readiness. Some employers ask you to review a sample competency checklist or walk through how you would onboard a new phlebotomist.
Where can I find and apply to phlebotomy supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to phlebotomy supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, diagnostic labs, blood banks, and outpatient networks across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and facility preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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