PHLEBOTOMIST - Full time (Tuesday - Saturday)

UHS•Chicago, IL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Garfield Park Behavioral Health Hospital meets the needs of our patients, their families and the community by delivering an all-encompassing psychiatric healthcare service that is both effective and efficient. Restoring the emotional well-being of our patients and giving them resources for their future is our primary commitment. This is a full-time position, Tuesday - Saturday. The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection and handling of specimens as appropriate for patients in the hospital and PHP location. The Phlebotomist is able to handle all areas of processes and procedures while maintaining a friendly and customer service approach with patients. Accurately and efficiently reports critical results and monitors incoming results from reference labs and logs/communicates results to providers. Candidates must be able to assist in physical crisis intervention when necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Phlebotomy Certificate program or Medical Assisting program required.
Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification through National Healthcare Association (NHA).

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of active phlebotomy and specimen collection experience is strongly preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification highly desired.

Responsibilities

Draws blood competently, consistently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
Identifies the patient using the two-unique identifiers described in the hospital’s policy before services are provided.
Records phlebotomy requisitions on log.
Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.
Accurately and efficiently reports critical results and monitors incoming results from reference labs and logs/communicates results to providers.
Assist in physical crisis intervention when necessary.