Non-Certified Phlebotomist

Prime Healthcare; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood specimens for clinical analysis under supervision of Lab leadership.

The role covers venipuncture and skin puncture across all ages, data entry, specimen processing, and maintaining safety and cleanliness. Evening shift with full-time status is offered, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained.
• Minimum two years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy, skin puncture and venipuncture for patients of all ages.
• Handle computer data entry, filing, and telephone communications.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and equipment use.
• Process specimens across microbiology, chemistry, hematology and blood bank.
• Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, equipment and work spaces.
• May assist with point of care testing after training and competency.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Communication

Laboratory terminology

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 45 days of hire

2 years clinical laboratory experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Phlebotomy Technician primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor.
• 1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
• 2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
• 3) demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
• 4) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
• 5) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens
• 6) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories
• 7) stocks and orders routine supplies
• 8) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas
• 9) processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures
• 10) May assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc..
• 11) May work multi-departments for graveyard shift
• 12) May perform point of care testing after training and documented competency
• 13) Resolving staffing issues
• 14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $17.28 to $25.03. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf