Lab Assistant Phlebotomy (PRN)

Sarahbush; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking a Lab Assistant Phlebotomy to support phlebotomy, outreach and processing activities. You will assist with patient intake, order management and specimen collection, while ensuring accurate labeling and safety practices.

The role supports various lab areas, working PRN as needed in a fast-paced environment. A HS diploma is required and BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire; compensation starts at $17.79 hourly and increases with experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with phlebotomy and specimen handling preferred.
• Ability to intake patients, collect samples, and manage orders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in phlebotomy and specimen collection per orders.
• Handle patient intake, scheduling, and registration tasks.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and proper disposal.
• Track specimens, resolve issues, and communicate with shifts.
• Use labeling and scanning tools for accuracy and safety.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Customer service

Order management

Specimen handling

Safety & labeling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Phlebotomy scanners

Job description

## Lab Assistant PhlebotomyApplylocations: Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Centertime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR104979**Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding.**Lab Assistant Phlebotomy**Job Description**Lab Assistants work in Phlebotomy, Outreach, and/or Processing and are responsible for duties that may include some or all of the following: patient intake (customer service, reception, registration, scheduling), order management (activating / entering orders or following up with provider offices to clarify or complete information), specimen collection (phlebotomy techniques, collection requirements, and specimen handling), specimen flow (transport, receipt, processing, distribution to testing areas, tracking, storage, retrieval, and disposal), point-of-care testing, and assisting scientists, technologists or technicians in clinical areas as directed.Department: LabHours: As needed (PRN) this is not health benefit eligible.Required: HS Diploma and BLS within 90 days of hirePay: Based on experience, starting at $17.79 an hour**Responsibilities**Assists in putting away supplies delivered to work areas by Materials Management., Collects throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies., Collects urine and/or alcohol for non-chain-of-custody drug screen testing., Communicates with other shifts about pending specimens needing collected., Evaluates orders to perform appropriate specimen collection per providers’ orders., Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly fashion; cleans, decontaminates counters and drawing stations on every shift, and empties sharps disposal containers., Other duties as assigned., Performs phlebotomy techniques – via venipuncture and capillary puncture – using appropriate procedures and supplies including site selection, order of draw, and test requirements., Prioritizes draws by date and time of specimen collection., Researches and assists with problem-solving regarding specimens and lab results., Routinely prints unreceived specimen collection lists and handles any unresolved specimen issues., Takes inventory and re-stocks phlebotomy trays, chairs and cabinets, and lists the supplies that need to be reordered., Utilizes safety tools for patient identification and specimen labeling, including handheld phlebotomy scanners and/or verbal interaction with patients to validate and verify accuracy of information.**Requirements**High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln**Compensation**Estimated Compensation Range$17.79 - $27.57Pay based on experience