PHLEBOTOMIST

UHS•Streamwood, IL

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection and handling of specimens as appropriate for the patient. The Phlebotomist is able to handle all areas of processes and procedures while maintaining a friendly and customer service approach with patients. Accurately and efficiently reports critical results and monitors incoming results from reference labs and logs/communicates results to providers. Candidates must be able to assist in physical crisis intervention when necessary. Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Phlebotomy Certificate program required.
At least 6 months of active phlebotomy and specimen collection experience is required.
Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification through National Healthcare Association (NHA).

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification highly desired.

Responsibilities

Draws blood competently, consistently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
Identifies the patient using the two-unique identifiers described in the hospital’s policy before services are provided.
Records phlebotomy requisitions on log.
Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.