ACL Phlebotomist - Advocate Medical Group (Part Time, Rotating Shifts/Weekend) Oswego/Yorkville

Advocate Aurora Health; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time Phlebotomist to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring patient safety through accurate specimen collection and processing, while also providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a foundational knowledge of phlebotomy. Join a supportive workplace that values teamwork and professional growth, where your contributions will directly impact patient care and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Discounts

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of phlebotomy or related lab functions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification and performs venipuncture.
• Processes specimens for testing and maintains proper identification.
• Assists with inventory and supports billing functions.

Skills

Phlebotomy Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Keyboarding Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Department:

60533 IL ACL Laboratories - Dreyer: Support Services

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Sites are open M-F 6:30am - 6:30pm and Saturday 6:30am - Noon. Must be able to work varied shifts within these hours.

Major Responsibilities:

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement.
• Performs Venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.
• Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol. Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
• Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), 1988 guidelines according to established policies and procedures.
• Answers and screens telephone calls. Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment. Provides assistance in support of Billing and other business functions.
• Accepts specimens from internal and external customers. Receives, sorts, packages, and tracks specimens for transport. Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, pre-analytical steps, and loading instruments, while maintaining proper specimen identification. Responds to additional specimen procurement requests via pager or other means.
• Orders and verifies test requests. Documents information for quality assurance/improvement according to protocol. Runs quality control checks. Notifies providers of stat, critical, and abnormal results as per policy.
• Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system.
• Performs proficiency testing, reviews reports, and distributes them.
• Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy, data entry, and specimen processing.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide age-appropriate care, understanding growth and development, assessing patient data, and interpreting information to meet age-specific needs.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of phlebotomy or related lab functions.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Excellent communication skills and good listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Customer service skills for effective interaction with healthcare professionals and patients.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operates necessary equipment.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Must sit, stand, walk, and bend during work.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive, infectious agents, and human fluids.
• Wears appropriate protective gear as needed.
• Handles stressful situations professionally.

This description covers general duties but may include other related tasks as needed.