Phlebotomist, Inpatient - Full-Time, Night Shift

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Chicago Medicine is hiring an Inpatient Phlebotomist for its Inpatient Phlebotomy department. The role draws blood under minimal supervision, primarily in adult, non-critical care units at Mitchell and CCD, using Epic Beaker Rover. The phlebotomist may also assist in other areas of UChicago Medicine—Hyde Park as needed. This is a 100% onsite position based at the Hyde Park campus; the employee must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE, generally about 40 hours per week. The anticipated schedule is a night shift from approximately 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. There are no on-call shifts. Scheduled days vary, and the employee is expected to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) every other week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.
• Ability to perform venipunctures and capillary punctures according to CLSI guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of asepsis, manual dexterity, and accuracy.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to use institutional computer systems.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately and document appropriately.
• Ability to perform in stressful situations and handle large volumes of patients within narrow timeframes.
• Ability to stand, stoop, push, lift, and walk distances up to six city blocks.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy (ASCP) certification or eligibility.
• One to two years of practical phlebotomy experience with references.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and skin punctures using Epic Beaker/Rover, following established policies and procedures and providing customer-oriented service.
• Package specimens for delivery through the pneumatic tube system and hand-deliver specimens when required.
• Provide collection instructions to patients and receive self-collected samples, such as urine samples.
• Check in patients and assist with the draw room as needed.
• Stock blood-drawing areas and carts, and keep work areas clean, safe, and sterile.
• Provide exceptional customer service, help resolve patient order issues, communicate collection issues to appropriate clinic staff, and interact with staff from other hospitals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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