Client Office Phlebotomist-Part-time Days RM

Northwestern Medicine; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a part-time phlebotomist for a client-site role in Algonquin. The position covers 20 hours per week with set weekday shifts and occasional Saturday work.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, order verification, specimen processing, and adherence to safety and QA procedures. Requirements include a high school diploma and phlebotomy certification or CMA, with preferred experience across diverse patient types and EMR familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certification or CMA credential or one+ year phlebotomy experience in healthcare required.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age-related standards and in accordance with department policies, protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates the AIDET model and optimizes patient safety to reduce the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Receives and reviews physician orders; ensures that all necessary information is included for appropriate lab services. Enters accurate orders for lab tests in accordance with department policies, protocols and procedures.
• Patient communication model and provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care.
• Processes specimens in a timely manner to ensure stability and integrity of samples including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and packaging specimens for transport in accordance with established protocols and policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

EMR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Centrifuge operation

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

This is a part-time, 20 hours per week phlebotomy position located at a client site in Algonquin.

Work schedule: Tuesday 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm; Thursday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 12:30 pm; every other Saturday 8:30 am – 1:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age-related standards and in accordance with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates the AIDET model and optimizes patient safety to reduce the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Receives and reviews physician orders; ensures that all necessary information is included for appropriate lab services. Enters accurate orders for lab tests in accordance with department policies, protocols and procedures.
• Patient communication model and provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care.
• Processes specimens in a timely manner to ensure stability and integrity of samples including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and packaging specimens for transport in accordance with established protocols and policies.
• 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.
• 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 as appropriate.
• Communicates and notifies Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement for optimal care.
• Maintains a safe work environment, holds self-accountable for safe work practices; including adhering to biohazard waste procedures and ensuring proper storage and timely pickup of biohazardous waste.
• Performs lab-related clerical duties including order entry, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval as well as utilization of email, medical record systems, handheld and desktop devices, ordering and maintaining supply inventory, filing and sanitizing equipment as necessary.
• Uses department resources efficiently; participates in efforts to reduce costs and streamline work processes.
• Adheres to continuing education expectations; completes and signs-off on competency assessments.
• Demonstrates the value of teamwork on a consistent basis; interacts with and assists others in a professional manner.
• Applies critical thinking, sound decision making and judgment to investigate and resolve challenging situations.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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, or CMA certification.

Preferred:

• Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient types.
• Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge.
• Familiar with medical EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

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 note: this section describes benefits and does not constitute a contract. Details are provided by the Benefits section.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.