Getlabs is the leading platform for at-home diagnostics.

Healthcare organizations use Getlabs to send mobile phlebotomists to patients’ homes and collect labs, vitals, and advanced diagnostics. By leveraging Getlabs, partners can improve patient adherence and close gaps in care with same-day, nationwide availability.

Our team has raised $50M from strategic investors including the two largest diagnostic laboratories in the United States, Labcorp and Quest. Getlabs’ mission is to save lives by expanding access to diagnostics for everyone.

About the Role:

To be considered for this role you must live in San Francisco or within a 25 minute commute

The Phlebotomist Senior Team Lead oversees operational performance, quality compliance, and leadership development across a multi-market region. Building on the Team Lead foundation, this role leads, coaches, and holds accountable a group of phlebotomists and shift leads, serving as the escalation point above the Team Lead level, if supervisor is unavailable. Operating under Leader Standard Work (LSW), the Senior Team Lead maintains clinical competency with a reduced patient appointment load, shifting focus from daily execution to regional coverage strategy, performance trend analysis, process improvement, and partnership with Operations Management.

Core Responsibilities:

Team Lead Leadership & Development

Directly supervise, coach, and develop assigned teams; conduct weekly 1:1s and monthly performance check-ins.
Audit Team adherence to Leader Standard Work, the 20/24 Rule, and call-out procedures; provide feedback and corrective coaching as needed.
Train and certify new Team on LSW, routing, payroll/triplog audits, and quality assessment standards.
Identify high-potential phlebotomists and build a succession pipeline for future Team Lead roles.

Regional Operations & Escalation Management

Serve as the Tier 2 escalation point for operational, clinical, and patient issues that Team Leads cannot resolve within the 20/24 Rule.
Own weekly regional coverage planning, including PRN pool strategy, cross-market staffing, and capacity forecasting for upcoming demand.
Review Team route optimization and next-day coverage plans; intervene on high-risk markets to protect availability and reschedule targets.
Provide final review and sign-off on Team Payroll, Triplog, timecard, and expense submissions before payroll deadlines.
Oversee regional inventory and equipment budgets; analyze supply usage trends and approve purchase orders and new hire equipment requests.

Quality, Performance Analysis & Process Improvement

Analyze regional quality and performance data (redraws, critical errors, NPS, reschedules) to identify trends and root causes; build and track action plans with Team.
Calibrate venipuncture assessments and SOP audits across Team to ensure consistent quality standards across markets.
Lead formal corrective action and performance improvement plans in partnership with HR and Operations Management; review Team -issued corrective actions for consistency.
Identify process gaps and recommend SOP, training, and workflow improvements; pilot and roll out approved changes across the region.
Prepare and present regional performance reports to Operations Management on a weekly and monthly cadence.

Hiring, Onboarding & Training Strategy

Partner with Recruiting on regional hiring needs; conduct final-round interviews and make hiring recommendations.
Own the regional onboarding and training plan, ensuring Team Leads deliver consistent new hire onboarding, ride-alongs, and field training.
Develop and deliver advanced clinical and leadership training for Team Leads and senior phlebotomists.

Shared Supervisor Duties

Serve as acting supervisor during Operations Supervisor PTO, absences, and peak periods, with authority to make same-day staffing, scheduling, and escalation decisions.
Approve time-off requests, schedule changes, and overtime for phlebotomists within established guidelines.
Co-lead performance reviews for phlebotomists and Shift Leads, providing documented feedback and development goals.
Partner with the Supervisor and HR on documenting and delivering written warnings and final corrective actions, in line with company policy.
Address employee relations concerns at the first level and escalate to the Supervisor or HR when appropriate.
Ensure regional compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and state phlebotomy regulations; lead incident reporting and follow-up for needlesticks, specimen loss, and patient complaints.
Represent the region in supervisor and leadership meetings, and cascade company updates and policy changes to Team.
Track regional labor costs, overtime, and mileage against budget targets and flag variances to the Supervisor.

Performance & Quality Targets

Redraw Rate: Maintain low redraw rates across all assigned markets/regions through clinical oversight and quality standards.
Critical Error Rate: Minimize critical errors and process deviations across all assigned markets/region.
Net Promoter Score (NPS): Drive strong regional patient satisfaction and high Net Promoter Scores.
Market Stability: Maintain high operational stability by managing reschedule rates and slot availability targets across the region.
Team Lead Effectiveness: Ensure assigned Team Leads maintain full adherence to Leader Standard Work and operational protocols.
Team Retention: Support regional phlebotomists and Team retention goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

6 months as a Phlebotomist Team Lead within Getlabs (must be in current role for at least 6 months), with demonstrated success meeting Team Lead performance targets
No performance or behavior warnings within the last 12 months
No internal recollections within the last 90 Days
Previous experience as a mobile phlebotomist; 5 years is required
Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is required: American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Expert knowledge of phlebotomy duties, responsibilities, techniques, and Getlabs SOPs
Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and hold leaders accountable
Strong analytical skills; comfortable using data and reports to drive decisions
Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including presenting to leadership
A disciplined, self-directed leader who can manage multiple markets and priorities
Reliable transportation and clean driving record
Ability to travel up to 40% for market visits, Team Lead development, onboarding, and field training

We have great benefits to make your life easier so you can focus on what you're best at:

Competitive salary 80K-95K
Medical, dental and vision insurance options
Flexible vacation
A company with a huge vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of talented, ambitious and fun to work-with colleagues!

The health and safety of our employees and their families is our top priority. Due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic we have decided to require vaccination as a condition of employment for any employee who is in contact with patients.

Getlabs is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other protected classes.

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