Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Richland

Carle; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform venipuncture, capillary collections, and arterial draws, greet patients, and order tests in the LIS. This role supports timely reporting and accurate specimen handling across ER and inpatient units.

You will maintain lab files, route reports, and assist with the training of new staff, while upholding Carle Health’s values and standards of care. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with venipuncture and capillary collection preferred.
• Familiarity with LIS/EMR input desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary draws.
• Performs arterial blood collection.
• Gree ts patients and assists by providing information.
• Orders tests in LIS and ensures correct routing of reports.
• Maintains lab files and handles timed and STAT orders from ER and inpatient units.
• Registers outpatients for tests and communicates with providers.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary draws

Arterial draws

Waived testing

LIS entry

Patient greeting

Education

HS Diploma/GED (Required)

Tools

LIS

Job description

Overview

Performs venipuncture and skin punctures. The laboratory assistant greets patients, orders tests in the LIS, maintains lab files, and ensures proper routing of reports. In addition to lab assistant duties, they are responsible for the following: Performs venipuncture and capillary collections on patients of all age ranges. May also be trained to perform arterial draws. Trained to perform Waived testing in the laboratory. Answer the phone and assist patients and providers with the information they require. Responsible for drawing and collecting timed draws and stat orders from ER, Med Surg, SSD, FMS, LTS, ACU, and psych. Responsible for drawing and collecting outpatient orders and calling respiratory when an EKG is needed. Responsible for informing other shifts about any unusual circumstances.

Qualifications

Certifications: , Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience:

Responsibilities

• The Carle Experience/Core Values – Practices the WAY TO BE standards and related MUST-HAVES in his/her daily work. Is approachable, respectful, professional, the solution and a team player in his/her actions and words as an ambassador for the hospital and Carle Health System. Adheres to and demonstrates CRMH Core Values in all job responsibilities.
• Complies with established standards of practice, laboratory policies and procedures.
• Follow strict principals of asepsis and infection control, both in the lab and with patients.
• Verifies written/phone orders from physicians and providers.
• Accurately inputs orders into the computer and laboratory LIS.
• Selects appropriate tubes for laboratory testing and uses the correct draw order.
• Properly wash/Purell hands, disinfects site of dray, and uses appropriate needle/equipment.
• Greets persons coming into the laboratory, answers inquires, gives assistance, and relays messages.
• Identifies patient using a minimum of two patient identifiers (example: Name and DOB).
• Properly labels tubes with patient information and initials.
• Performs venipuncture, and capillary draws.
• Performs arterial blood collection.
• Sends copies of reports to physicians and medical records.
• Maintains records of tests sent to reference labs. Checks for outstanding orders not yet complete.
• Examines specimens for correct identification and specimen integrity.
• Maintains confidentiality of reports.
• Registers outpatient for tests and acts as a direct laboratory contact with the public.
• Answers incoming phone calls, directs inquiries to appropriate areas.
• Accepts special assignments as an opportunity for further growth and development.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned in a timely and professional manner.
• Works with neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in an appropriate manner. Asks for help when necessary.
• Assists histology tech with clerical functions. Files histology blocks and slides as needed.
• Problem solving questions Waived Testing.
• Collects DOT and non-DOT drug screens.
• Assists with the training of new laboratory assistants.
• Maintains stock of Phlebotomy and Drug Screen supplies.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $19.25per hour - $31.19per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

• Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.