Phlebotomist-Inpatient Part-time Days
About The Position
The Phlebotomist provides phlebotomy services and supports specimen collection and processing while delivering excellent customer service and communication. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The position works 40 hours per two weeks, or 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE), from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and other specimen collection, processes samples, enters orders in multiple systems, verifies test-result receipt, retrieves patient information, and performs laboratory reception and clerical duties. The role requires teamwork, attention to patient safety, sound judgment, and efficient use of departmental resources.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Phlebotomy certification from a nationally recognized organization, training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution, at least one year of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting, or CMA certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient types.
- Experience processing and transferring laboratory specimens and handling a centrifuge.
- Familiarity with medical EMR systems.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Perform phlebotomy and other laboratory specimen collections in accordance with age-related standards and departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Use the AIDET model and support patient safety to reduce the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
- Receive and review physician orders, ensure required information is included, and accurately enter laboratory test orders.
- Communicate with patients and provide appropriate post-phlebotomy care.
- Process specimens promptly to maintain stability and integrity, including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and packaging samples for transport.
- Review and record refrigerator temperatures and QC/QA records; document concerns in the Corrective Action Log, report them to maintenance, and communicate findings to a supervisor or manager.
- Understand the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the role; follow up on outstanding orders on the manifest log and communicate timed, completed, or uncompleted draws, charges, and results as appropriate.
- Notify the Laboratory and/or physician of problems with specimen procurement.
- Maintain a safe work environment, follow safe-work practices and biohazard waste procedures, and ensure proper storage and timely pickup of biohazardous waste.
- Perform laboratory clerical duties, including order entry, verification of test-result receipt, patient information retrieval, use of email and medical record systems and handheld and desktop devices, supply inventory management, filing, and equipment sanitizing as needed.
- Use departmental resources efficiently and participate in cost-reduction and workflow-improvement efforts.
- Meet continuing education expectations and complete and sign off on competency assessments.
- Demonstrate teamwork and interact with and assist others professionally.
- Apply critical thinking, sound decision-making, and judgment to investigate and resolve challenging situations.
- Comply with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
