Client Office Phlebotomist FLOAT-Part-time Days KD

Northwestern Medicine; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to additional sites

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Part-time Phlebotomist-Float to support multiple client offices in Illinois. The role covers 32 hours per week with scheduled shifts across Des Plaines, Elmhurst, Glenview, and occasional travel to other sites.

The ideal candidate will perform phlebotomy on diverse patient populations, maintain quality standards, document results, and follow safety protocols. Prior phlebotomy experience and certification or active training are required, along with flexibility

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution or 1+ year of phlebotomy experience.
• Experience with phlebotomy on diverse patient populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age-related standards.
• Provides post-phlebotomy patient care and safety.
• Identifies need for patient medical assistance and calls as appropriate.
• Reviews refrigerator temperatures and QC/QA records; reports issues.
• Label and process specimens per established protocols.
• Must procure blood specimens from infant to geriatric patients and maintain low recollection rate.
• Communicates results and coordinates with client office staff.
• Triages and manages multiple tasks and sites as needed.
• Travel to additional sites when needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification or training

Job description

Description

This is a part-time, 32 hours per week phlebotomy float position.

Must be able to work Monday 8am - 5pm (Des Plaines); Tuesday 6:30am - 12pm (Elmhurst); Thursday 9am - 5pm (Glenview); Friday 7am - 12pm (Elmhurst); also every other Saturday.

Flexibility with hours is needed for clients who may start earlier or stay later than the posted hours.Base hourly rate includes float differential compensation.

The Client Office Phlebotomist-Float reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards.
• Provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care.
• Identifies need for patient medical assistance and call code as appropriate.
• Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair. Findings are reported to supervisor or manager.
• Use manual requisitions and labels specimens appropriately.
• Label and process specimens according to establishes protocols and policies.
• Must effectively procure blood specimens from infant, adult, geriatric, and wheelchair bound patients.
• Must demonstrate competency for age related responsibilities.
• Understands the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the job.
• Follows up with all outstanding orders on manifest log, and communicates all timed, completed or uncompleted draws/charges/results to the client office staff and performs other duties as assigned.
• Requests/obtains written physician orders with all required information necessary for lab services requested and accurately orders laboratory tests in computer system(s).
• Prioritizes tasks and is able to multi-task.
• Performs and collects phlebotomy specimens within cost and maintains efforts of a less than 2 percent recollection or cancellation rate.
• Follows TJC National Patient Safety goals in regard to two patient identifiers and handwashing.
• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person or recourse to do so.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
• Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes and improve and grow services we provide.
• Communicates and notifies Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement to ensure optimal care.
• Provides follow up on test results to appropriate individuals in a professional and courteous manner.
• Continuously updated on information by reading emails and demonstrates compliance in MediaLab.
• Maintains a safe work environment, holds self-accountable for safe work practices, performs all aspects of daily work in a manner that contributes and ensures an environment of patient safety.
• Adheres to all recommendations and requirements of the Lab and Hospital Safety Committee.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Performs clerical duties directly related to handling and processing of lab specimens.
• Performs clerical work; faxing, printing, filing, reviewing, and verbally releasing laboratory results.
• Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting and can complete tasks independently without immediate supervision.
• Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Interacts with all team members in a professional manner and aids/assists coworkers to complete assigned tasks.
• Travel to additional sites when needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution or one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting.

Preferred:

• Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient's types.
• Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge.
• Familiar with medical EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.