PRN Outpatient Phlebotomist

Advocate Health

10d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The PRN Outpatient Phlebotomist works in the outpatient laboratory and collaborates with the inpatient phlebotomy team, including cross-training for inpatient work. Start times and hours vary according to department needs. The outpatient lab is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The schedule requires a minimum of two shifts per two-week period, rotating every third Saturday, and additional support for teammate time-off requests beyond two shifts when needed. The ideal candidate has experience drawing newborn, pediatric, and geriatric patients and enjoys a fast-paced environment. The role collects and processes specimens, performs venipuncture and limited testing, maintains specimen identification and quality procedures, and provides customer service to patients, providers, visitors, and healthcare employees. It also includes data entry, reporting, inventory and equipment support, and instruction of employees and students in relevant functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or a related laboratory function.
Basic computer skills, including experience using software applications.
Keyboarding and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good listening skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend for the majority of the workday.
Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
Ability to wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns, and eye and face protection as needed.

Nice To Haves

One year of phlebotomy experience is preferred.
Experience drawing newborn, pediatric, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Verify positive patient identification and assess patient reactions to specimen procurement.
Perform venipuncture and collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocols.
Collect specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times; ensure collections are completed according to protocol and specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
Resolve specimen identification or requisition problems and clarify requests.
Perform limited testing under CLIA guidelines and established policies and procedures.
Answer and screen telephone calls, assist with inventory, and maintain supplies and equipment.
Accept, receive, and sort specimens from internal and external customers; package and track specimens for transport.
Process specimens for testing, including aliquoting, pre-analytical steps, and loading instruments while maintaining proper specimen identification.
Order and verify test requests and document quality assurance or improvement information according to protocol.
Run quality control checks and notify providers of stat, critical, and other abnormal results as defined by policy and procedure.
Enter laboratory results in the computer system.
Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
Review pending and management reports and generate and distribute reports.
Instruct employees and students in phlebotomy, data entry, and specimen processing.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, where applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.