Phlebotomist-Part-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•DeKalb, IL

12d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, 24-hour-per-week, first-shift phlebotomy position at the cancer center at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. The Phlebotomist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role provides phlebotomy services with an emphasis on excellent customer service, communication, teamwork, and putting patients first. The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and processes specimens, and also supports order entry across multiple systems, verification that test results have been received, retrieval of patient information, and laboratory reception and clerical functions. The position involves handling and maintaining specimens and equipment, communicating issues affecting specimen collection, and supporting safe, efficient laboratory operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following: phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization; training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution; one or more years 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 according to age-related standards and departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
Demonstrate the AIDET model and promote patient safety to reduce the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Receive and review physician orders, ensure required information is included, and accurately enter laboratory test orders.
Use the patient communication model and provide appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care.
Process specimens promptly to maintain their stability and integrity, including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and packaging specimens for transport.
Review and record refrigerator temperatures and QC/QA records, document concerns in the Corrective Action Log, report issues to maintenance, and share findings with a supervisor or manager.
Understand the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the job.
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 about problems with specimen procurement.
Maintain a safe work environment, follow safe work practices and biohazard waste procedures, and ensure appropriate storage and timely pickup of biohazardous waste.
Perform laboratory-related 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 maintenance, filing, and equipment sanitizing.
Use departmental resources efficiently and participate in cost-reduction and work-process 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.