Phlebotomist

The US Oncology Network•Pekin, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois CancerCare is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist to join their dedicated Pekin clinic team. This is a Monday–Friday position with no weekends or major holidays, offering a strong work-life balance. The role involves performing phlebotomy, collecting specimens, maintaining documentation, managing supplies, processing lab orders and reports, and operating laboratory equipment. The position also requires adherence to safety regulations, maintaining a clean work environment, and ensuring patient confidentiality. Occasional travel to outside clinics may be necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
One year of phlebotomy experience

Nice To Haves

ASCP or other approved professional association certification preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification preferred
Skilled in both straight sticks and butterfly draws
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build rapport with patients in a clinical setting
Previous hospital or oncology experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.
Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
Processes in-house and in-coming reports.
Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion.
Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.
Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently.
Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel.
Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.
Complies with regulatory agency standards.
Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
Travel to outside clinics as needed or requested.
Perform all other duties as requested or required.