Phlebotomist: 40 Hours Per Week (AM)

Alverno Laboratories • Addison, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist works in Outreach Phlebotomy Services at the Alverno PSC Addison location. The role collects blood specimens, performs laboratory office duties, and processes laboratory specimens. Office duties include registering patients, entering necessary data accurately and completely into the computer system, accessioning specimens, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork. Specimen processing includes preparing specimens for testing or shipment to a central or reference laboratory. The Phlebotomist 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 role may also involve driving and participating in an on-call rotation. The position is 40 hours per week, with rotating shifts and weekend and/or holiday rotation, including every other Saturday and opportunities for additional Saturday shifts.

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 accurately and completely enter necessary data into the computer system.
• Accession specimens, answer telephone calls, and process paperwork.
• Prepare specimens for testing or shipment to a central laboratory 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 as authorized by the Laboratory Director.
• Drive and participate in the on-call rotation when required at some facilities.

What This Job Offers

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