Phlebotomist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Formal training as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist required
• Successful completion of phlebotomist competencies
• Required nationally accredited certification in phlebotomy, PBT (ASCP, NHA, NPA) or equivalent.
• Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire, kept current and maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to resolve problems with the utilization of appropriate resources, to make informed decisions and handle complex inquiries in a courteous and timely manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time critical department.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Hospital and laboratory computer systems required.
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to interact with a diverse population of patients.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens from patients using standardized venipuncture, capillary puncture and specialized procedures.
• May collect specimens by iontophoresis for sweat chloride testing.
• Verifies orders and diagnosis codes with the ordering physician as needed.
• Releases orders from EMR/orders tests in LIS.
• Prints labels and forms.
• Identifies patients using two patient identifiers and affixes patient ID band.
• Schedules appointments and/or completes check-in/out procedure and end-of-session audits in EMR system when necessary.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies.
• Answers telephone and provides information in accordance with laboratory policy.
• Keeps refrigerators and freezers clean and organized.
• Disinfects counter tops, phlebotomy chair and equipment according to the hospital and departmental guidelines.
• Supports new staff in orientation and training.
• Participates in continuing education and mandatory programs.
• Successfully completes annual competency skill assessments.
• Complies with safety, hazardous materials, standard precautions, and infection control policies.
• Communicates any problems or deviations from established protocol to Manager and documents in safety event reporting system.
• Communicates effectively with patient, parents, physicians, ancillary hospital employees and team members.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Displays professional appearance.
• Promotes professional environment, including emphasis on cleanliness and safety.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program