University of Chicago - Chicago, IL

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees
Educational Services

About the position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Vascular Access Phlebotomist in the Nursing Inpatient Phlebotomy department. Here, you will be responsible for drawing blood and IV placements at UChicago Medicine under minimal supervision. The phlebotomist will verify orders, generate specimen collection labels, and confirm patient identity prior to specimen collection. At UChicago Medicine, we provide state-of-the-art care for conditions of the blood vessels and lymphatic system. Our experts treat all vascular conditions, offering non-surgical, minimally invasive and traditional surgical options to deliver the highest level of patient care. This department is the Nursing Inpatient Phlebotomy department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The Vascular Access/Phlebotomy Technician is responsible for drawing blood from inpatients and starting peripheral IVs as needed on patients in various locations under minimal supervision. Includes patient and order verification and generation of specimen collection labels. Essential Job Functions include performing venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise and in a customer service-oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures. You will properly package specimens for delivery through the pneumatic tube system, stock blood drawing carts, and keep the cart and area clean, safe, and sterile. The use of a handheld system to identify patients, indicate specimen collection status, and generate specimen collection labels is also required. You will plan the delivery of IV access for patients in coordination with the healthcare team and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Draw blood from inpatients and start peripheral IVs as needed on patients in various locations under minimal supervision.
  • Verify patient orders and confirm patient identity prior to specimen collection.
  • Generate specimen collection labels and properly package specimens for delivery through the pneumatic tube system.
  • Stock blood drawing carts and maintain a clean, safe, and sterile environment.
  • Utilize handheld systems to identify patients and indicate specimen collection status.
  • Plan the delivery of IV access for patients in coordination with the healthcare team.
  • Perform venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise and in a customer service-oriented manner.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Current CPR training recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform a variety of patient assistance without direct supervision.
  • Ability to interact effectively with patients, clinical staff, and the general public.
  • Phlebotomy qualification including C.N.A. with phlebotomy certification, M.A. with phlebotomy certification, EMT-B, or EMT-P.

Nice-to-haves

  • IV insertion and IV certification.
  • IV access with Ultrasound trained.
  • Training in phlebotomy from an accredited program.
  • One to two years of practical experience with references.
  • Thorough knowledge of asepsis; manual dexterity and accuracy.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment focused on patient care.
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