Phlebotomist-Part-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

12d • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week inpatient position at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, working the first shift and including every other weekend. The role provides phlebotomy services and specimen processing while delivering excellent customer service and communication as part of a team that puts patients first. The Phlebotomist follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

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 in accordance with age-related standards and departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Demonstrate the AIDET model, promote patient safety, and provide appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care.
• Receive and review physician orders, verify that required information is present, and accurately enter laboratory test orders.
• Process specimens promptly to maintain stability and integrity, including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and packaging specimens for transport.
• Review and record refrigerator temperatures and quality control and quality assurance records; document concerns, report them to maintenance, and communicate findings to 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 specimen procurement problems.
• Maintain a safe work environment, follow safe work practices and biohazard waste procedures, and ensure proper 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, use of handheld and desktop devices, inventory ordering and maintenance, filing, and equipment sanitizing.
• Use departmental resources efficiently and participate in cost-reduction and workflow-improvement efforts.
• Meet continuing education expectations and complete and sign off on competency assessments.
• Demonstrate teamwork and interact with and assist others professionally.
• Use 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.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED