Vascular Access Phlebotomist, Inpatient - Full-Time, Evening Shift

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Vascular Access Phlebotomist in the Nursing Phlebotomy department. Here, you will place ultrasound guided peripheral IVs for inpatient, outpatient, emergency room and procedure/surgical areas and draw blood under minimal supervision. This department is in the Nursing Phlebotomy department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Phlebotomists may be asked to assist in other areas of UChicago Medicine- Hyde Park as needed. Inpatient Phlebotomists perform blood collections in the adult, non-critical care units of Mitchell and CCD using Epic Beaker Rover. Outpatient Phlebotomists perform blood collections on patients of all ages in the DCAM and Comer II using Epic Beaker, administer glucose tolerance testing, provide instruction for urine collection and assist patients to the draw room. Essential Job Functions Performs ultrasound guided peripheral IV placement through the Difficult IV service process. May function as an observer for the insertion of midlines or central lines as needed. Performs venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise using Epic Beaker/Rover and in a customer service-oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures. Properly packages specimens for delivery through pneumatic tube system and hand deliver as required. Provide collection instructions to patients and receive self-collected samples (i.e. urine samples). Check-in patients and assists to the draw room as needed. Stocks blood-drawing area/carts and keeps area clean safe and sterile. All tasks are performed with exceptional customer service including assisting in the resolution of patient order issues, communication of collection issues with appropriate clinic staff, and interactions involving other Hospitals’ staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of accredited phlebotomy program
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to utilize institutional computer systems
• Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and document appropriately
• Ability to perform in stressful situations; handle large volumes of patients within narrow timeframes
• Ability to stand, stoop, push, lift and walk distances up to 6 city blocks in length
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy (ASCP) certification/eligibility
• Two or more years of inpatient phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound guided peripheral IV placement through the Difficult IV service process.
• May function as an observer for the insertion of midlines or central lines as needed.
• Performs venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise using Epic Beaker/Rover and in a customer service-oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures.
• Properly packages specimens for delivery through pneumatic tube system and hand deliver as required.
• Provide collection instructions to patients and receive self-collected samples (i.e. urine samples).
• Check-in patients and assists to the draw room as needed.
• Stocks blood-drawing area/carts and keeps area clean safe and sterile.
• All tasks are performed with exceptional customer service including assisting in the resolution of patient order issues, communication of collection issues with appropriate clinic staff, and interactions involving other Hospitals’ staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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