Phlebotomist -Clinic

Carle Health; Highlands East; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive healthcare team as a Lab Phlebotomist, where you will perform essential blood drawing procedures and point-of-care testing in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, from newborns to geriatrics, ensuring quality care and effective communication. With a focus on professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for those seeking a fulfilling career in healthcare. Discover your purpose and thrive in a place that values balance and flexibility while making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 6 months phlebotomy experience or completion of Carle Phlebotomy Training Program.
• BLS certification within 30 days from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex blood drawing procedures.
• Register patients and enter lab orders into the lab system.
• Collect blood from approximately 50-200 patients daily.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Point of Care Testing

EKG

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Epic Prelude

GE MAC 5500 HD

Job description

Overview

The Lab Phlebotomist - Ambulatory performs venipuncture, skin puncture, EKG, point of care testing, and registration in the ambulatory setting. Demonstrates excellent communication and patient care skills.

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA). Education: H.S. Diploma/GED. Work Experience: 6 months phlebotomy work experience or completion of Carle Phlebotomy in Training Program.

Responsibilities

1. Performs routine and complex blood drawing procedures, including venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, and blood cultures.
2. Verifies patient identification and specimen labeling to ensure quality.
3. Performs point-of-care testing, specimen processing, and EKGs in the ambulatory setting.
4. Registers patients and enters lab orders into the lab computer system.
5. Serves patients from newborn to geriatric across various labs, collecting blood specimens, providing collection instructions, and performing EKGs and point of care tests.
6. Collects blood from approximately 50-200 patients daily, working every second or third Saturday at South Clinic Lab and covering 1-2 call shifts weekly.
7. Identifies patients and specimens using two identifiers: Name/Date of Birth or Name/Medical Record Number.
8. Enters patient registration and insurance information in Epic Prelude, transcribes orders, and reviews orders with patients before release into the lab system.
9. Performs blood draws using various needles and kits, including complex procedures with specialized kits and blood cultures requiring chloroprep decontamination.
10. Performs point of care tests such as iStat, Diastix, and Quicktox, troubleshooting as needed.
11. Processes specimens according to test requirements, managing storage and handling appropriately.
12. Performs 12-lead EKGs using GE MAC 5500 HD.
13. Participates in accreditation, proficiency testing, and annual competencies, completing re-education as needed.
14. Follows policies and maintains documentation, completing continuing education to maintain certification.
15. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
16. Works efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members across multiple hospitals and clinics, including Carle Foundation Hospital and Carle Illinois College of Medicine. We offer growth opportunities and lifelong careers in central Illinois.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range is $15.86 - $25.69 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and other factors. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package. For details, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.