Phlebotomist

Wealth Recruitment, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealth Recruitment, LLC seeks a skilled Phlebotomist to draw blood, label and handle specimens, and support lab operations. You will interact with patients, ensure sample quality, and help drive efficient workflows in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, specimen processing, and accuracy in requisitions, while maintaining safety and hygiene standards. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy certification required.
• 2+ years phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws with skill and care, ensuring patient comfort and accuracy.
• Collect, label, and store specimens as per established protocols.
• Execute specimen handling tasks, including centrifuging, freezing, and packaging for transport.
• Verify all test requisitions with computer labels to maintain accuracy.
• Explain procedures to patients courteously, assisting with specimen collections (blood, urine, fecal).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by performing decontamination and recording maintenance.
• Follow all OSHA and DEP safety regulations and protocols.
• Update and manage patient information with attention to detail.
• Assist with troubleshooting, training, and recommending improvements to workflow.
• Answer patient inquiries over the phone and provide laboratory results as needed.
• Attend required department trainings to stay up-to-date with best practices.

Skills

Venipuncture techniques

Patient interaction

Specimen handling

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

2+ years phlebotomy experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our team. This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation of our laboratory. This position involves a blend of hands‑on patient interaction, meticulous sample handling, and collaboration with a high-energy team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws with skill and care, ensuring patient comfort and accuracy.
• Collect, label, and store specimens as per established protocols.
• Execute specimen handling tasks, including centrifuging, freezing, and packaging for transport.
• Verify all test requisitions with computer labels to maintain accuracy.
• Explain procedures to patients courteously, assisting with specimen collections (blood, urine, fecal).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by performing decontamination and recording maintenance.
• Follow all OSHA and DEP safety regulations and protocols.
• Update and manage patient information with attention to detail.
• Assist with troubleshooting, training, and recommending improvements to workflow.
• Answer patient inquiries over the phone and provide laboratory results as needed.
• Attend required department trainings to stay up-to-date with best practices.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Phlebotomy certification (state-specific if applicable).

2+ years of phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.