Phlebotomist - Casual

Community First Medical Center•Chicago, IL

94d

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. Saturday -Sunday 1pm - 9:30pm ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 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 Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees: 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

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Previous Phlebotomy experience and/or training is required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Nice To Haves

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 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