Phlebotomist: 36 Hours Per Week (AM/PM)

Alverno Laboratories • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens, performing laboratory office duties, and processing laboratory specimens. Office duties include registering patients, entering necessary information accurately and completely into the computer system, accessioning specimens, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork. Specimen processing includes preparing specimens for testing or for transport to the central laboratory or a reference laboratory. The role handles blood, body fluid, and urine specimens according to established procedures and may perform limited waived and specified non-waived point-of-care tests as authorized by the Laboratory Director. At some facilities, the employee may be required to act as a driver and participate in the on-call rotation. The position is listed as 36 hours per week, with primarily day shifts, evenings as needed, rotating shifts, and weekend and/or holiday rotation. Travel or driving to other locations may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous phlebotomy experience and/or training.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• May be required to travel or drive to other locations.

Nice To Haves

• Background in a medical laboratory and/or knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens.
• Register patients and accurately and completely enter necessary data into the computer system.
• Accession specimens, answer telephone calls, and process paperwork.
• Prepare specimens for testing or for sending to the central laboratory or a reference laboratory.
• Handle blood, body fluid, and urine specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform limited waived and specified non-waived point-of-care tests when authorized by the Laboratory Director.
• Act as a driver at some facilities when required.
• Participate in the on-call rotation when required.

What This Job Offers

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