Phlebotomist: 36 Hours Per Week (AM)
About The Position
The Phlebotomist collects blood specimens, performs laboratory office duties, and processes laboratory specimens. Office duties include registering patients, accurately entering required information into the computer system, accessioning specimens, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork. Specimen-processing duties include preparing specimens for testing or shipment to a central or 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 Phlebotomist may be required to drive and participate in an on-call rotation. The position is based at Ascension Alexian Brothers, 800 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The stated shift is 5:00 AM–1:30 PM, with a weekend and/or holiday rotation, and the position is 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE).
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.
- Perform laboratory office duties, including registering patients, entering required data into the computer system, specimen accessioning, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork.
- Prepare specimens for testing or for shipment to a central or 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.
- Drive, if required at the facility, and participate in the on-call rotation, if required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
