Client Office Phlebotomist-Part-time Days RM

Northwestern Medicine • Lake In The Hills, IL

68d • $19 - $25

About The Position

This is a part-time, 32 hours per week, phlebotomy position located at a client site in Lake in the Hills. The Phlebotomist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Phlebotomist provides expert phlebotomy services and must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. The phlebotomist must have the ability to function as part of a highly effective team that consistently puts 'Patients First'. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution or one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting or CMA certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient's types.
• Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge.
• Familiar with medical EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards and in accordance with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates AIDET model and optimizes patient safety to reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Receives and reviews physician orders; ensures that all necessary information is included for appropriate lab services.
• Enters accurate orders for lab tests in accordance with department policies, protocols and procedures.
• Processes specimens in a timely manner to ensure stability and integrity of samples including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and packaging specimens for transport in accordance with established protocols and policies.
• Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records.
• Understands the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the job.
• Communicates and notifies Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement for optimal care.
• Maintains a safe work environment, holds self-accountable for safe work practices.
• Performs lab-related clerical duties including but not limited to order entry, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval.
• Uses department's resources efficiently; participates in efforts to reduce costs and streamline work processes.
• Adheres to continuing education expectations; completes and signs-off on competency assessments.
• Demonstrates the value of teamwork on a consistent basis; interacts with and assists others in a professional manner.
• Applies critical thinking, sound decision making and judgment to investigate and resolve challenging situations.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees