PHLEBOTOMIST / BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH - FLEX/PRN

UHS • Chicago, IL

11d

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for properly collecting and handling specimens for patients in the hospital and PHP location. The role performs all applicable processes and procedures while maintaining a friendly, customer-service-focused approach. The Phlebotomist accurately and efficiently reports critical results, monitors incoming results from reference labs, and logs and communicates results to providers. The position may also assist with patient care and physical crisis intervention when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Phlebotomy Certificate program or Medical Assisting program.
• Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification through the National Healthcare Association (NHA).

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of active phlebotomy and specimen collection experience is strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood competently, consistently, and expediently while minimizing patient discomfort.
• Identify patients using the two unique identifiers specified in hospital policy before providing services.
• Record phlebotomy requisitions on the log.
• Maintain a courteous and professional manner with patients, coworkers, nursing staff, and medical staff.
• Accurately and efficiently report critical results.
• Monitor incoming reference-lab results and log and communicate results to providers.
• Assist with patient care and physical crisis intervention when necessary.
• Properly collect and handle specimens for patients in the hospital and PHP location.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED