Phlebotomist, Inpatient - Full-Time, Night Shift
About The Position
The Inpatient Phlebotomist works in the Inpatient Phlebotomy department at University of Chicago Medicine, drawing blood under minimal supervision in adult, non-critical care units at Mitchell and CCD. The role uses Epic Beaker Rover and may include assisting in other areas of UChicago Medicine’s Hyde Park campus as needed. This is a 100% onsite position for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. The position is full-time, with an anticipated schedule of approximately 40 hours per week on the night shift, generally from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Days vary, and weekend work on Saturday and Sunday is expected every other week. On-call shifts are not scheduled. The role requires patient-facing service, accurate specimen collection and documentation, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy, changing healthcare environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.
- Ability to perform venipunctures and capillary punctures according to CLSI guidelines.
- Thorough knowledge of asepsis, manual dexterity, and accuracy.
- Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
- Ability to use institutional computer systems.
- Ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to complete tasks accurately and document appropriately.
- Ability to perform in stressful situations and handle large patient volumes within narrow timeframes.
- Ability to stand, stoop, push, lift, and walk distances up to six city blocks in length.
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy (ASCP) certification or eligibility.
- One to two years of practical phlebotomy experience with references.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipunctures and skin punctures using Epic Beaker/Rover, following established policies and procedures and providing customer-oriented service.
- Package specimens for delivery through the pneumatic tube system and hand-deliver specimens when required.
- Provide collection instructions to patients and receive self-collected samples, such as urine samples.
- Check in patients and assist in the draw room as needed.
- Stock blood-drawing areas and carts and keep work areas clean, safe, and sterile.
- Provide exceptional customer service, help resolve patient order issues, communicate collection issues to appropriate clinic staff, and interact with staff from other hospitals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
