Phlebotomist - Casual

Community First Medical Center•Chicago, IL

2d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for the collection of blood specimens, performing laboratory office duties, or processing laboratory specimens. This includes registering patients, accurately entering data into the computer system, specimen accessioning, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork. Specimen processing duties involve preparing specimens for testing and/or for shipment to central or reference laboratories. In addition to handling blood, body fluid, and urine specimens according to established procedures, they may also perform limited waived and specified non-waived POC tests as authorized by the Laboratory Director. This is a casual position requiring availability every other Saturday and Sunday from 1pm - 9:30pm. New graduates are welcome.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Previous Phlebotomy experience and/or training is required

Nice To Haves

Background in a medical laboratory and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
Phlebotomy certification from ASPT, NCA, ASCP or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Collects patient samples
Informs patient of collection procedures (to collect non-blood specimens)
Identifies patient using two unique identifiers
Collects patient samples using age/sample-appropriate collection technique and collection container.
Assures specimen adequacy
Provides post-phlebotomy care and instructions.
Performs waived/moderate complexity testing as authorized by the director.
Labels specimens ensuring correct Patient label, Label orientation on specimen, and writes date/time and initials on label
Carries specimens to designated laboratory area
Operates pneumatic tube, as required
Performs Laboratory Office Duties