Inpatient Phlebotomist — Patient-Cocused Lab Care

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 27,290 - 36,837; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide technically expert phlebotomy services, collecting blood specimens by venipuncture or micro techniques for laboratory analysis. The role emphasizes patient comfort and may include point-of-care testing and non-blood specimen collection.

Responsibilities include patient greeting, data verification, sample preparation, and adherence to regulatory standards. The organization highlights comprehensive benefits and a Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training.
• Experience with processing lab specimens and centrifuge.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, maintains patient flow and collects specimens.
• Ensures accurate voucher information and prepares labels.
• Verifies test requests and handles non-blood specimen collection.
• Maintains equipment and quality assurance on centrifuge, refrigerator, incubator.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide technically expert phlebotomy services, collecting blood specimens by venipuncture or micro techniques for laboratory analysis. The role emphasizes patient comfort and may include point-of-care testing and non-blood specimen collection.

Responsibilities include patient greeting, data verification, sample preparation, and adherence to regulatory standards. The organization highlights comprehensive benefits and a Total Rewards package.