Phlebotomist: 40 Hours Per Week (AM)
About The Position
The Phlebotomist collects blood specimens, performs laboratory office duties, and processes laboratory specimens. Office duties include registering patients, entering necessary information accurately and completely into the computer system, accessioning specimens, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork. Specimen processing includes preparing specimens for testing or shipment to a central or reference laboratory. The role handles blood, body fluid, and urine specimens according to established procedures and may perform limited waived and specified non-waived point-of-care tests as authorized by the Laboratory Director. At some facilities, the Phlebotomist may also drive and participate in an on-call rotation. The position is based at Mount Sinai Hospital, 1500 S. Fairfield Ave, Chicago, Illinois, and is listed as 40 hours per week. The stated shift is 4:00 AM–12:30 PM, with rotating shifts and weekend and/or holiday rotation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Previous phlebotomy experience and/or training.
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- May be required to travel or drive to other locations.
Nice To Haves
- Background in a medical laboratory and/or knowledge of medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Collect blood specimens.
- Register patients and accurately and completely enter necessary data into the computer system.
- Accession specimens, answer telephone calls, and process paperwork.
- Prepare specimens for testing or for shipment to a central or reference laboratory.
- Handle blood, body fluid, and urine specimens according to established procedures.
- Perform limited waived and specified non-waived point-of-care tests when authorized by the Laboratory Director.
- At some facilities, act as a driver and participate in the on-call rotation.
- Travel or drive to other locations as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
