Phlebotomist III - Per Diem

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist III - Per Diem position at Northwest Community Hospital involves proficiently performing accurate venipuncture and capillary specimen collection for all inpatients and outpatients across all age groups. The role requires correct patient identification and accurate specimen labeling, utilizing the Rover device when appropriate. Responsibilities may extend to collecting body fluid or other samples, such as nasal and throat swabs, and breath samples. The position also includes preparing and processing blood and body fluid samples, assisting in the orientation and training of phlebotomy staff and students, and identifying and addressing problems. Additional duties involve assisting with inventory management, ensuring timely and appropriate response to customer requests for Laboratory services, providing phone coverage, and maintaining a professional appearance and behavior. The Phlebotomist III serves as a resource to other team members, assists in training, practices Standard Precautions, adheres to safety standards, and maintains organized records.

Requirements

Four years of high school education or equivalent.
CPR-BLS from the AHA required.
A minimum of 3 years phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.
Experience working with all age groups of patients.
Experience performing various age-related testing procedures.

Nice To Haves

Certification in approved school of phlebotomy is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Proficiently performs accurate venipuncture and capillary specimen collection for all inpatients and outpatients for all age groups.
Correctly identifies patients before specimen collection and labels all specimens accurately before leaving patient bedside using the Rover device when appropriate.
May be responsible for collection of body fluid or other samples including, nasal and throat swabs, and breath samples.
Prepares and assists in the processing of blood and body fluid samples per established guidelines.
Assist in the orientation and training of phlebotomy staff and students.
Applies skills and experience to identify and address problems as they arise and notifies lead/supervisory personnel as needed.
Assists with inventory management duties as assigned.
Ensures that all customer requests for Laboratory services are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
Provides phone coverage and understands the importance of professional appearance and behavior in conducting oneself in a customer-oriented manner in accordance with the hospital’s mission.
Serves as a resource to other Phlebotomists and team members and assists in training.
Practices appropriate Standard Precautions as described in Infection Control and Prevention Activities.
Adheres to all other departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.
Maintains records such as logs, workload records, and requisitions in a neat and organized manner.