Phlebotomist- Hospital
About The Position
The Lab Phlebotomist works in the hospital setting, performing venipuncture and skin puncture while providing excellent communication and patient care. The Hospital Phlebotomy team serves newborn through geriatric patients in the Emergency Department and in inpatient and outpatient areas of Carle Foundation Hospital, working closely with healthcare professionals to collect specimens for diagnostic testing. The team collects blood from approximately 400 patients each 24-hour period. The role includes routine and complex blood collection procedures using vacutainer systems, hypodermic needles and syringes, butterfly needle systems, and specialized collection kits. Hospital phlebotomists work every other weekend, 3–4 holidays per year, and cover 1–2 call shifts each week. They must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and participate in trauma and code response. STAT collections are expected within 15 minutes of the order; timed collections must occur within 15 minutes before or after the specified time. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and six months of phlebotomy experience or completion of the Carle Phlebotomy in Training Program. Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required within 30 days.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six months of phlebotomy work experience or completion of the Carle Phlebotomy in Training Program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Work every other weekend, 3–4 holidays per year, and cover 1–2 call shifts each week.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex blood collection procedures, including venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, and blood cultures.
- Verify patient identification and label specimens correctly using two identifiers.
- Meet response-time expectations for STAT and timed orders.
- Serve as part of trauma and code response teams and collect initial blood specimens for patients classified as trauma.
- Collect specimens from patients in the Emergency Department and inpatient and outpatient hospital areas.
- Successfully participate in accreditation activities, proficiency testing, and annual performance competencies in clinical laboratory testing areas.
- Complete re-education or retraining as needed to successfully complete proficiency and competency testing.
- Follow and remain familiar with laboratory and organizational policies and procedures; review and record documentation as required.
- Complete continuing education as required by laboratory policy and to maintain certification, if applicable.
- Communicate accurately, promptly, effectively, and professionally with internal and external customers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
