CLINICAL LABORATORY PHLEBOTOMIST

State of Illinois•Chester, IL

11d•$47,220 - $63,048•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist at Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois. Under physician orders, the position performs technical phlebotomy duties in a laboratory subject to the Illinois Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act. The phlebotomist collects and processes blood specimens, enters orders into the state computer system and the reference laboratory’s 4Medica internet program to produce specimen labels and requisitions, and maintains a clean, safe laboratory environment. The role also documents applicable Stat/Critical labs and follows up on incorrect identification numbers or demographic changes. The position is full-time, onsite, and ordinarily works Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The employee must also be able to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. This is a union position governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.
One year of experience in the practice of phlebotomy.
Ability to complete a training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Services of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, pass the exam, and obtain CPT certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to use office equipment, including personal computers and related software.
Ability to attend and pass all mandatory training.
Ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.

Responsibilities

Perform technical phlebotomy duties in accordance with physician orders and the Illinois Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act.
Draw blood samples using the vacutainer blood collection system or syringes, following established specimen requirements.
Process blood samples.
Enter unit orders into the state computer system and the reference laboratory’s 4Medica internet program to generate specimen labels and requisitions.
Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.
Document Stat/Critical laboratory results on the tracking form when applicable.
Follow up by email and inform the laboratory of incorrect identification numbers or demographic changes, and make appropriate corrections for forwarding to the supervisor.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program
Group health insurance
Life insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
3 paid personal business days annually
12 paid sick days annually, with carryover
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, including 10 days in the first year
13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Eligibility for GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits for qualifying veterans
5% salary differential for bilingual positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position