Night Shift Phlebotomist - Part-Time Lab Specialist

Northwestern Medicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist for a part-time, 30 hours per week third shift at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. The role requires rotating weekends and includes venipuncture, specimen processing, and lab clerical duties.

You will enter orders, verify results receipt, and maintain accurate patient information in multiple systems while upholding AIDET and patient safety standards. Teamwork and adherence to policy are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or CMA certification.
• Experience with phlebotomy in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards and in accordance with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates AIDET model and optimizes patient safety to reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Receives and reviews physician orders; ensures that all necessary information is included for appropriate lab services. Enters accurate orders for lab tests in accordance with department policies, protocols and procedures.
• Patient communication model and provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care.
• Processes specimens in a timely manner to ensure stability and integrity of samples including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and packaging specimens for transport in accordance with established protocols and policies.
• Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair.
• Understands the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the job. Follows up with all outstanding orders on manifest log, and communicates all timed, completed or uncompleted draws/charges/results as appropriate.
• Communicates and notifies Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement for optimal care.
• Maintains a safe work environment, adheres to biohazard waste procedures and ensures proper storage and timely pickup of biohazardous waste.
• Performs lab-related clerical duties including order entry, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval as well as utilization of email, medical record systems, handheld and desktop devices, ordering and maintaining supply inventory.
• Uses department’s resources efficiently; participates in efforts to reduce costs and streamline work processes.
• Adheres to continuing education expectations; completes and signs-off on competency assessments.
• Demonstrates the value of teamwork on a consistent basis; interacts with and assists others in a professional manner.
• Applies critical thinking, sound decision making and judgment to investigate and resolve challenging situations.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

CMA certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist for a part-time, 30 hours per week third shift at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. The role requires rotating weekends and includes venipuncture, specimen processing, and lab clerical duties.

You will enter orders, verify results receipt, and maintain accurate patient information in multiple systems while upholding AIDET and patient safety standards. Teamwork and adherence to policy are essential.