Vascular Access Phlebotomist, Inpatient - Full-time, Day Shift

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is hiring a Vascular Access Phlebotomist for its Nursing Phlebotomy department. This fully onsite position is based at the Hyde Park campus, and the employee must be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Phlebotomists may be asked to assist in other areas of UChicago Medicine–Hyde Park as needed.

The role places ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs for inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, and procedure/surgical areas, and draws blood under minimal supervision. Inpatient phlebotomists collect blood from adult, non-critical-care units in Mitchell and CCD using Epic Beaker Rover. The department also describes outpatient collection duties in DCAM and Comer II, including patients of all ages, glucose tolerance testing, urine-collection instructions, and assistance getting patients to the draw room.

The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE, with a day shift generally scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The schedule is approximately 40 hours per week, with weekend work (Saturday and/or Sunday) every other week. The role is not scheduled for on-call shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to use institutional computer systems.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately and document appropriately.
• Ability to perform in stressful situations and handle large patient volumes within narrow timeframes.
• Ability to stand, stoop, push, lift, and walk distances up to six city blocks.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Availability to work weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) every other week.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Place ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs through the Difficult IV service process.
• May serve as an observer for midline or central-line insertions as needed.
• Perform venipuncture and skin punctures using Epic Beaker/Rover and follow established policies and procedures.
• Package specimens appropriately for delivery through the pneumatic tube system and hand-deliver them when required.
• Provide collection instructions to patients and receive self-collected samples, including urine samples.
• Check in patients and assist them to the draw room as needed.
• Stock blood-drawing areas and carts, and keep the area clean, safe, and sterile.
• Provide customer service, help resolve patient order issues, communicate collection issues to appropriate clinic staff, and interact with other hospital staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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