Extra Help Phlebotomist

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in the University’s 403(b) Plan

Job summary

Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois is hiring an Extra Help Phlebotomist. This role involves assisting with procedures, maintaining instruments, and conducting waived tests while ensuring patient education. Candidates must have a high school diploma and one year of phlebotomy experience.

Position is flexible with hours, working up to 28 per week, and requires effective communication skills, manual dexterity, and organizational ability.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of work experience as a phlebotomist within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing and processing procedure orders.
• Prepare and maintain instruments and procedure areas.
• Screen and educate patients prior to procedures.
• Perform procedures and handle specimens.
• Conduct waived testing and communicate results.

Skills

Knowledge of basic principles of lab medicine

Manual dexterity

Oral and written communication skills

Organizational ability

Ability to recognize abnormal results

Ability to interact effectively with personnel

Ability to manage tasks

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Title: Extra Help Phlebotomist

Division Name: Student Affairs

Department: Health Services

Job Summary

Assists with reviewing and processing procedure orders, preparing and maintaining instruments and procedure areas, and screening and educating patients prior to procedures. Performs procedures, collects and handles specimens, conducts waived testing, and communicates results while monitoring patients for abnormal indicators.

Benefits

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$19.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• One (1) year (12 months) of work experience as a phlebotomist within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic principles of lab medicine as it relates to medical clinical lab testing.
• Manual dexterity.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn basic management principles.
• Ability to learn basic computer operations.
• Organizational ability.
• Ability to maintain necessary records and reports.
• Ability to recognize abnormal results and act appropriately.
• Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with SHS facility personnel.
• Ability to determine the validity of results and initiate corrective action.
• Ability to manage several tasks at once.

Work Hours

This position is on an as-needed basis. Hours will vary depending on the needs of the department. Extra Help can work up to 28 hours per week maximum.

Functional Expectations

• Remain at workstation for extended periods.
• Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

August 2026

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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