Evening Ultrasound-Guided IV Phlebotomist

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Vascular Access Phlebotomist to join the Nursing Phlebotomy team. This onsite role places ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs for inpatients, outpatients, and ER, drawing blood with Epic Beaker Rover under minimal supervision in the Chicagoland area.

The position is part-time, evening shift (3:00pm–11:30pm) at the Hyde Park campus, with approximately 20 hours per week and weekend rotation every other week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Completion of accredited phlebotomy program.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize institutional computer systems.
• Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and document appropriately.
• Ability to perform in stressful situations; handle large volumes of patients within narrow timeframes.
• Ability to stand, stoop, push, lift and walk distances up to 6 city blocks in length.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound guided peripheral IV placement through the Difficult IV service process.
• Performs venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise using Epic Beaker Rover and in a customer service-oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures.
• Properly packages specimens for delivery through pneumatic tube system and hand deliver as required.
• Provide collection instructions to patients and receive self-collected samples (i.e. urine samples).
• Check-in patients and assists to the draw room as needed.
• Stocks blood-drawing area/carts and keeps area clean safe and sterile.
• All tasks are performed with exceptional customer service including assisting in the resolution of patient order issues, communication of collection issues with appropriate clinic staff, and interactions involving other Hospitals’ staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal &communication

Attention to detail

Follow directions & procedures

Customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Accredited phlebotomy program

Tools

Epic Beaker Rover

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Vascular Access Phlebotomist to join the Nursing Phlebotomy team. This onsite role places ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs for inpatients, outpatients, and ER, drawing blood with Epic Beaker Rover under minimal supervision in the Chicagoland area.

The position is part-time, evening shift (3:00pm–11:30pm) at the Hyde Park campus, with approximately 20 hours per week and weekend rotation every other week.