Phlebotomist - Part time

Community First Medical Center • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collection of blood specimens, for performing laboratory office duties, or processing laboratory specimens. Laboratory office registering patients, accurately and completely entering all necessary data into the computer system, specimen accessioning, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork. Specimen processing duties will include preparation of specimens for testing and/or for sending to the central laboratory or to a reference laboratory. In addition to handling blood, body fluid and urine specimens according to established procedures, they may also perform limited waived and specified non-waived POC tests as authorized by the Laboratory Director. 5am-1:30pm Part Time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous Phlebotomy experience and/or training is required
• Background in a medical laboratory and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
• Phlebotomy certification from ASPT, NCA, ASCP or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects patient samples
• Informs patient of collection procedures (to collect non-blood specimens)
• Identifies patient using two unique identifiers
• Collects patient samples using age/sample-appropriate collection technique and collection container
• Assures specimen adequacy
• Provides post-phlebotomy care and instructions
• Performs waived/moderate complexity testing as authorized by the director
• Labels specimens ensuring correct patient label and label orientation on specimen
• Writes date/time and initials on label
• Carries specimens to designated laboratory area
• Operates pneumatic tube, as required
• Performs Laboratory Office Duties

Benefits

• United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plans
• MetLife Dental
• MetLife Vision
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees