Phlebotomist

Advocate Health; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a compassionate phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. You will perform venipuncture, collect specimens from newborns to adults, ensure proper labeling, and support patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires basic computer skills, strong communication, and adherence to safety protocols to protect patients and staff. Training is provided, with opportunities to grow in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy knowledge with basic lab procedures.
• Proficient with computer data entry and software.
• Strong typing and keyboarding speed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; active listening.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service skills interacting with physicians and patients.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and collect specimens per protocol.
• Perform venipuncture and collect from all ages.
• Label specimens accurately and prepare for testing.
• Enter results and manage quality checks in the LIS.
• Assist with inventory, billing support, and supplies.
• Instruct staff and students in phlebotomy duties.
• Respond to stat or critical results per policy.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Computer skills

Typing skills

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement.


• Performs Venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.


• Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol. Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.


• Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), 1988 guidelines according to established policies and procedures.


• Answers and screens telephone calls. Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment. Provides assistance in support of Billing and other business functions.


• Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers. Receives and sorts specimens. Packages and tracks specimens for transport. Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, pre-analytical steps, and loading instruments, while maintaining proper specimen identification. Responds to additional specimen procurement requests via pager or other means.


• Orders and verifies test requests. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol. Runs quality control checks. Takes appropriate action to notify providers of stat, critical and other abnormal results as defined by policy and procedure.


• Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system.


• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports.


• Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy, data entry and specimen processing functions.


• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function.


• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.


• Keyboarding and typing skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good listening skills.


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.


• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.


• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday.


• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive and/or infectious agents.


• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.


• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.


• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.