Evening Phlebotomist (Certified) - Hospital Lab Liaison

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 66,993,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Phlebotomist (Laboratory Liaison Technician) to obtain blood specimens through venipuncture and support pediatric sampling as training progresses. You will liaise with physicians and laboratory staff, ensuring timely and accurate specimen collection for routine, timed, and STAT collections.

The role requires a High School diploma and certification from the National Phlebotomy Association or equivalent, plus strong interpersonal and

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• National Phlebotomy Association or equivalent certification.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Suggests and develops new ideas and approaches in the workplace.
• Creates constructive relationships to achieve mutually positive clinical, or service outcomes with peers, management, customers, and other RUMC departments.
• Responds promptly to pages.
• Volunteers to help others complete work when time permits.
• Reports back to the laboratory for further assignment when assigned work is complete.
• Verifies patient identification according to SOP at all times; identifies and labels specimens according to SOP at all times.
• Collects specimens according to laboratory requirements; acquires specimens using proper phlebotomy technique; maintains positive working relationships.
• Acts as a resource person to others for technical questions.
• Attends and documents required hours of continuing education.
• Helps train students and new employees; completes training checklists within deadlines.
• Maintains organization and prioritization of work; stocks supplies; notifies supervisors of problems; performs LIS order entry and specimen processing.
• Collects timed specimens and sends specimens via pneumatic tube; ensures timely processing; and reports issues promptly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Education

High School diploma

National Phlebotomy Association or equivalent certification

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Phlebotomist (Laboratory Liaison Technician) to obtain blood specimens through venipuncture and support pediatric sampling as training progresses. You will liaise with physicians and laboratory staff, ensuring timely and accurate specimen collection for routine, timed, and STAT collections.

The role requires a High School diploma and certification from the National Phlebotomy Association or equivalent, plus strong interpersonal and