Phlebotomist - UI Health, Mile Square Health Center Englewood

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. Under the direction of the Administrative Nurse III, the phlebotomist screens patients who present themselves for phlebotomy services to determine the need for any special instructions. The phlebotomist will be responsible for entering and verifying patient demographic data, collect specimens from patients, order lab tests, generate lists, and label specimens for facility analysis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year (12 months) of work experience as a phlebotomist within the last five years.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of special handling of specimens required for most tests performed by the laboratory.
Ability to learn aseptic technique as applied to the techniques to assist technicians with patients.
Must possess the skills needed to perform phlebotomy, including micro collection techniques.
Ability to learn age-specific psychosocial needs of patients of all ages as it relates to phlebotomy.
Must be able to access parent cooperation when drawing a child or assess need for special kindness when drawing a compromised adult.
Ability to learn non-verbal cues in communicating/interacting with patients of all ages.
This includes exhibiting kindness and caring attitude when working with patients of all ages.
Basic first aid skills, good communication skills, and always exhibit a professional attitude.
Must be able to operate equipment in the work area including mechanical transport devices, computer terminals, centrifuges, telephones and filing systems.
Must possess good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and perform Phlebotomy on patients of all ages.
Prepares instruments and/or area according to the specifications of the procedure; maintains and cleans all instruments and/or areas.
Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique.
Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
Reviews and processes procedure orders; documents and communicates incomplete or invalid procedures.
Screens patient(s) prior to a procedure; explains components of procedures to patient(s).
Conducts procedures; determines the best location of obtaining specimens.
Observes and monitors patient(s) throughout procedure(s); advises of any abnormal indicators.
Collects, prepares, and/or transports specimens for processing.
Evaluate completeness of specimens/specimen requests.
Perform manual computer procedures for test requesting and canceling tests ordered as needed.
Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all government, industry, or institutional regulatory guidelines.
Performs support duties such as answering phones, assisting with inventory and records management.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.