Extra Help - Phlebotomist - Outreach Springfield

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health seeks a phlebotomist for outreach duties based in Chicago, IL. The position is temporary and limited to 900 hours, with duties including phlebotomy, specimen processing, and data entry in EMS/LIS systems.

The role requires accurate patient identification, order verification, and adherence to laboratory procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of phlebotomy experience, with preferred training in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of phlebotomy experience within the last five years.
• Technical knowledge gained from a lab technician program or equivalent training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens from patients of all ages.
• Identify patients and verify laboratory orders prior to collection.
• Greet patients and assess preparedness for testing; provide instructions as needed.
• Process, label, and prepare specimens for transport to the lab.
• Enter orders into LIS and verify patient demographics and billing information.
• Coordinate with supervisors on temporary phlebotomy needs and workflow.
• Assist with stocking supplies and transport when required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training/certification

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Extra Help - Phlebotomist - Outreach Springfield

Chicago, IL, United States

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Extra Help - Phlebotomist - Outreach Springfield

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Location: Chicago, IL USA

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Pay Range: The previously determined pay range for this position is $27.87- 28.89/ Hourly Wage. Pay is competitive and commensurate withqualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

The Extra Help Phlebotomist will work at one of our on-site locations in Southern Illinois, including Central Counties Health Centers in Springfield and Taylorville. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

The Extra Help Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and related laboratory support services for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include accurately identifying patients, collecting and processing specimens, verifying laboratory orders, and ensuring specimens and requests are complete and accurate. The position also retrieves and enters laboratory orders, verifies patient demographic and insurance information, and performs related functions within the electronic medical record and laboratory information systems to support accurate registration, billing, testing, and specimen processing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens from patients of all ages in accordance with established procedures.
• Accurately identify patients and verify laboratory orders prior to specimen collection.
• Greet patients and assess their preparedness for requested laboratory testing, including fasting or special dietary requirements.
• Provide appropriate instructions to patients who are not adequately prepared for testing and assist with scheduling a return appointment, as needed.
• Review specimens and specimen requests for completeness and accuracy.
• Process, label, and prepare patient specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Retrieve laboratory orders from the electronic medical record system and manually enter orders into the laboratory information system (LIS), when necessary.
• Perform computer procedures to request, cancel, or credit laboratory tests and verify patient demographic, insurance, registration, and billing information.
• Retrieve information through the LIS, respond to appropriate inquiries regarding laboratory results, and trace results that have not yet been posted.
• Answer telephone inquiries and refer questions, problems, or concerns to the appropriate supervisor, as needed.
• Prioritize and organize work to support patient care and laboratory workflow.
• Assess workflow and coordinate with supervisors regarding the need for temporary phlebotomy assistance.
• Assist with monitoring expendable supplies, stocking blood-drawing areas, and ordering supplies in the supervisor's absence, as needed.
• Occasionally transport patients to clinic areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Technician-level knowledge of laboratory operations, such as that obtained through graduation from an approved laboratory technician program or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements and special handling procedures for laboratory testing.
• Familiarity with basic chemical symbols and laboratory specialty areas, including Chemistry, Toxicology, and Microbiology.
• Ability to learn and accurately use laboratory codes, patient-location codes, and related terminology.
• Understanding of laboratory workflow and the ability to locate pending specimens efficiently.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and standard phlebotomy procedures and equipment.
• Familiarity with age-specific psychosocial needs and nonverbal communication cues when interacting with patients of all ages.
• Ability to assess patient or parent cooperation and provide appropriate reassurance and support during phlebotomy procedures.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Knowledge of procedures for safely handling potentially infectious specimens and preventing contamination.
• Proficiency with computers, keyboarding, and relevant laboratory or patient-care information systems.
• Ability to monitor supply levels and request or order replacements before supplies are depleted.
• Demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and sensitivity when interacting with patients, the public, and medical personnel at all levels.
• Spanish-language proficiency is highly desirable to support communication with Spanish-speaking patients served by the hospital and clinics.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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.