Lab Assistant - Eureka

Carle Health • Eureka, IL

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About The Position

The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy in a hospital setting, collecting blood specimens from newborn through geriatric patients in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient areas. The role requires excellent communication and patient-care skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The hospital phlebotomy team works closely with healthcare professionals and collects specimens from approximately 400 patients each 24-hour period.

The position includes routine and complex blood collection, such as venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, blood cultures, and specialized collections for commercial laboratories or research. Hospital phlebotomists also respond to STAT and timed orders, participate in trauma and code response, and follow laboratory and organizational procedures. Team members work every other weekend, 3–4 holidays per year, and cover 1–2 call shifts each week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex blood collection procedures, including venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, and blood cultures.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers and ensure specimens are labeled correctly.
• Meet response-time expectations for STAT and timed orders.
• Participate in trauma and code response teams and collect initial blood specimens for trauma patients.
• Perform specialized blood collections for commercial laboratories or research, including blood cultures requiring skin decontamination or coordination with nursing staff.
• Complete accreditation and proficiency testing and annual performance competencies in clinical laboratory testing areas.
• Participate in re-education or retraining as needed to complete proficiency and competency testing successfully.
• Follow laboratory and organizational policies and procedures, and review and document required policy reviews.
• Complete continuing education required by laboratory policy and to maintain certification, if applicable.
• Communicate accurately, promptly, effectively, and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Work every other weekend, 3–4 holidays per year, and cover 1–2 call shifts each week.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package; details are available on the Carle Health benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED