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

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

9d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is hiring a Vascular Access Phlebotomist in the Nursing Phlebotomy department. The role places ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs for inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, and procedure/surgical areas and performs blood collection under minimal supervision. The position is 100% onsite at the Hyde Park campus; employees must 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 collect blood in the adult, non-critical-care units of Mitchell and CCD using Epic Beaker Rover. Outpatient phlebotomists collect blood from patients of all ages in DCAM and Comer II using Epic Beaker, administer glucose tolerance testing, instruct patients on urine collection, and assist patients to the draw room. The role generally involves approximately 40 hours per week on a day shift, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Employees are not scheduled for on-call shifts. Workdays vary by week, with weekend work (Saturday and/or Sunday) anticipated every other week. Employment is subject to a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and compliance with flu vaccination requirements; medical and religious exemptions are considered consistent with applicable law.

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 work 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.

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 and, as needed, observe midline or central line insertions.
Perform venipuncture and skin punctures using Epic Beaker/Rover while following policies and procedures and providing customer-oriented service.
Package specimens for delivery through the pneumatic tube system and hand-deliver specimens when required.
Provide collection instructions to patients and receive self-collected samples, such as 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 exceptional customer service, help resolve patient order issues, communicate collection issues to appropriate clinic staff, and interact with staff from other hospitals.
Perform other duties as assigned.