Phlebotomist, Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Phlebotomist, at our Cottage Grove location. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing blood at UChicago Medicine under minimal supervision. At UChicago Medicine, quality diagnostic testing is coupled with exceptional customer service. Our laboratory provides a full array of testing services to support your patient care at whatever level you may require, helping to make the process seamless for you and your patients.

Job Summary

The phlebotomist will draw inpatients, outpatients, and emergency room patients. The phlebotomist will perform venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise, precision, and in a customer service oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures. The phlebotomist will prepare collected specimens for courier pick-up which may include centrifugation. The phlebotomist will order supplies and stock the blood draw area while maintaining a clean, safe, and sterile working environment. This role will be responsible for drawing blood from the adult non-critical care units in Mitchell Hospital and the mother/baby unit and nursery under minimal supervision. Includes patient verification and generation of specimen collection labels via the Lattice handheld system.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Training in phlebotomy from an accredited program; one-two years of practical experience with references
• Thorough knowledge of asepsis; manual dexterity and accuracy
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to utilize institutional computer systems
• Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and document appropriately
• Ability to perform in stressful situations; handle large volumes of patients within narrow timeframes
• Ability to stand, stoop, push, lift and walk distances up to 6 city blocks in length
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy (ASCP) certification/eligibility preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise and in a customer service oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures
• Properly packages specimens for delivery through pneumatic tube system
• Stocks blood drawing carts and keep cart and area clean, safe, and sterile
• Use of handheld system to identify patients, indicate specimen collection status, and generate specimen collection labels.
• Stocks blood drawing area and keeps areas clean, safe, and sterile
• Administers glucose tolerance tests and schedules subsequent draws according to dosage times
• Provides accurate collection instructions for random urine specimens and process according to policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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• The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.
• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
• Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED