Client Office Phlebotomist-Part-time Days RH

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Wheaton, IL

About The Position

The Phlebotomist provides phlebotomy services in a part-time home health role for the area surrounding Winfield and Wheaton in the far Western suburbs. The position is 22 hours per week and requires availability Monday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Geriatric phlebotomy experience is strongly preferred. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The Phlebotomist provides expert, patient-focused service and is responsible for venipuncture collection and specimen processing, along with order entry, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval, and laboratory reception and clerical duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following: phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization; training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution; one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting; or CMA certification.
Ability to work the stated schedule: Monday 5 a.m.–9 a.m. and Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric phlebotomy experience is strongly preferred.
Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient types.
Experience processing and transferring laboratory specimens and handling a centrifuge.
Familiarity with medical EMR systems.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy and other laboratory specimen collections according to age-related standards and departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
Use the AIDET model, support patient safety, and provide appropriate patient communication and post-phlebotomy care.
Receive and review physician orders, ensure required information is included, and enter accurate laboratory test orders.
Process specimens promptly to preserve sample stability and integrity, including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and packaging specimens for transport.
Review and record refrigerator temperatures and quality-control and quality-assurance records; document concerns and report them to maintenance and a supervisor or manager.
Understand the operation and maintenance of equipment relevant to the job.
Follow up on outstanding orders on the manifest log and communicate timed, completed, or uncompleted draws, charges, and results as appropriate.
Notify the laboratory and/or physician of specimen procurement problems.
Maintain a safe work environment, follow safe work practices and biohazard waste procedures, and ensure proper storage and timely pickup of biohazardous waste.
Perform laboratory clerical duties, including order entry, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval, use of email and medical record systems, and use of handheld and desktop devices.
Order and maintain supply inventory, file records, and sanitize equipment as necessary.
Use departmental resources efficiently and participate in cost-reduction and workflow-improvement efforts.
Meet continuing education expectations and complete competency assessments.
Demonstrate teamwork and professionalism, and apply critical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making to resolve challenging situations.
Comply with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and perform other duties as assigned.