Phlebotomist - Multi-Specialty, Part-Time, Days
About The Position
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Phlebotomist at our River East clinic. Here, you will work with our Multi-Specialty team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $750! Located in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, UChicago Medicine River East is a state-of-the-art outpatient center featuring a wide range of care services. In addition to those listed below, we offer infusion therapy, lab services, and radiology services, including CT, MRI, mammography, X-ray, DEXA scan and ultrasound. In this role, a Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing blood from outpatients under minimal supervision. Includes patient and order verification, generation of specimen collection labels, and instruction for random urine collection.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Training in phlebotomy from an accredited program; 3-4 years of practical experience with references
- Thorough knowledge of asepsis; manual dexterity and accuracy
- Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail
- Demonstrate ability to utilize institutional computer systems
- Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and document appropriately, perform in stressful situations; handle large volumes of patients within narrow timeframes (up to 75-100 patients per day)
- Ability to stand, stoop, push, lift and walk distances up to 6 city blocks in length, and ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment
- Current CPR certificate
Nice To Haves
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
- Certification as medical assistant
- National certification through American Medical Technologists as a registered phlebotomy technician
Responsibilities
- Performs venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise and in a customer service oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures
- Conducts on-site laboratory tests on specimens as required
- Properly prepares, labels and packages specimens for delivery through pneumatic tube system
- Stocks blood drawing area and inventories supplies for reordering.
- Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures
- Administers glucose tolerance tests and schedules subsequent draws according to dosage times
- Provides accurate collection instructions for random urine specimens and process according to policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
