Healthcare Team Leader Role - Getlabs $64K USA in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This Team Leader role at Getlabs represents a compelling first step into formal healthcare operations leadership, bridging front-line clinical work and people management. For experienced phlebotomists looking to move off the bench and into a supervisory track, this is a well-structured entry point.
Compensation context: The $55,000–$64,000 range is in line with entry-level healthcare team lead salaries in the US, though it sits below general management roles in tech or operations. Given Getlabs' $50M funding from Labcorp and Quest, there is potential for growth as the company scales nationally.
Skills you'll develop:
- Lean/operational leadership via Leader Standard Work (LSW) and 5 Whys problem-solving — transferable to roles in healthcare operations, logistics, and process improvement.
- People management: hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance tracking.
- Data-driven decision-making using dashboards and daily KPIs.
- Multi-region coordination and cross-functional communication.
Green flags: Structured leadership methodology (LSW) signals an operationally mature company for its stage. Clear success metrics (daily/weekly/ongoing) indicate a results-oriented culture. Backed by major diagnostics labs, providing stability and credibility.
Watch for: The role is hands-on with broad responsibilities (scheduling, training, patient concerns, expense reviews) — scope creep is possible. Confirm headcount and direct report count before accepting to ensure the workload is manageable at this pay band.
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
We are seeking a full-time Team Leader to join our fast-growing team. In this hands-on role, you will lead a team of phlebotomists across different regions day to day, supporting the Field Supervisor and Operations Manager in your market.
You will use Leader Standard Work (LSW) — a simple, repeatable routine of daily check-ins, quick huddles, and follow-ups — to keep the team on track, catch problems early, and make sure every patient has a great experience.
This is a great fit for an experienced front-line healthcare worker who is ready to grow into leadership. We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, coachable, and eager to help others succeed.
At Getlabs, you will:
- Lead, coach, and support a team of mobile phlebotomists, serving as their first point of contact for questions and support.
- Follow a daily Leader Standard Work routine: start-of-day check-ins, review of the day's schedule and routes, and end-of-day follow-ups.
- Run short team meetings to share priorities, updates, wins, and safety or quality reminders.
- Track key daily metrics (e.g., on-time arrivals, completed visits, specimen quality) on visual boards or dashboards, and flag issues to the Field Supervisor.
- Use simple problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys) to find root causes and follow through on action items.
- Perform regular field check-ins and quality spot-checks to confirm standard work and compliance with safety protocols.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and shadowing new hires, including up to 25% regional travel to support market expansion and training initiatives.
- Help with scheduling adjustments, coverage gaps, and timecard or expense reviews as needed.
- Handle first-level patient and team concerns with empathy, escalating complex issues to leadership.
- Share feedback and improvement ideas from the field to help the team work smarter.
What we are looking for:
- 2+ years of phlebotomy experience; mobile or in-home phlebotomy a plus.
- Active phlebotomy certification (and state license where required).
- 1+ year of lead, trainer, preceptor, or informal leadership experience preferred.
- Strong customer service skills and a calm, professional approach with patients.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable using Google Workspace, mobile apps, and new technology platforms.
- Organized and dependable, with the ability to manage your own schedule while supporting others.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, clean driving record, and willingness to travel up to 25% for training and onboarding.
What Success Looks Like
- Daily: You start the day with a quick team check-in, keep an eye on schedules and metrics, and close out open items before the end of day.
- Weekly: You lead team meetings, complete field check-ins, and keep direct managers informed.
- Ongoing: Your team knows the standard, feels supported, and patients consistently get on-time, high-quality visits.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary ranging $55,000–$64,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible paid time off
- A company with a huge vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of talented, ambitious, and fun to work-with colleagues!
Additional Information
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.