Phlebotomist: 40 Hours Per Week (AM)

Alverno Laboratories • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist collects blood specimens, performs laboratory office duties, and processes laboratory specimens. Office duties include registering patients, accurately and completely entering required data into the computer system, accessioning specimens, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork. Specimen processing includes preparing specimens for testing or shipment to the central 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 Phlebotomist may also drive as required and participate in the on-call rotation.

The position is based at Mt. Sinai Hospital, 1500 S. Fairfield Ave., Chicago, IL 60608. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with a shift of 4:00 AM–12:30 PM, rotating shifts, and weekend and/or holiday rotation. The position is listed as FTE 1.0.

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 enter necessary data accurately and completely into the computer system.
• Accession specimens, answer telephone calls, and process paperwork.
• Prepare specimens for testing or 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.
• At some facilities, drive as required and participate in the on-call rotation.

What This Job Offers

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