PRN OB/GYN Phlebotomist

Advocate Health • Naperville, IL

2d • $19 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

This PRN OB/GYN Phlebotomist position involves working part-time hours, specifically every Tuesday at Elmhurst from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and every Thursday at Naperville from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The role will also cover PTO requests, with start and end times ranging between 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., but will not involve working a 12-hour shift. The pay range for this position is $18.85 - $28.30 per hour. The phlebotomist is responsible for ensuring patient safety through positive identification, assessing patient reactions to specimen procurement, and performing venipuncture and collecting other specimens from patients of all age groups according to established protocols. This role also includes managing specimen collection, labeling, and resolving any identification or requisition issues. Additionally, the phlebotomist will handle administrative tasks such as answering phones, assisting with inventory, ordering and verifying test requests, documenting information for quality assurance, reviewing reports, and supporting billing functions. The position also involves instructing employees and students in phlebotomy and data entry, and requires the ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year phlebotomy experience
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety.
• Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement.
• Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.
• Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times.
• Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol.
• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
• Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
• Answers and screens telephone calls.
• Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment.
• Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers.
• Receives and sorts specimens.
• Responds to additional specimen procurement requests via pager or other means.
• Orders and verifies test requests.
• Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
• Reviews various pending and management reports.
• Generates and distributes reports.
• Provides assistance in support of billing and other business functions.
• Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy and data entry.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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