Phlebotomist

Alverno Laboratories; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens and perform essential laboratory office duties. The role includes registering patients, data entry, specimen accessioning, answering calls, and preparing samples for testing or referral to central laboratories.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and phlebotomy training or experience. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel to other locations are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous phlebotomy experience and/or training is required.
• Background in a medical laboratory and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record. May be required to travel/drive to other locations.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and perform laboratory office duties (registering patients, data entry, specimen accessioning, phone handling).
• Prepare specimens for testing and/or for sending to central or reference laboratories.
• Handle blood, body fluids and urine specimens per established procedures; may perform limited waived POC tests.
• Act as driver and participate in on-call rotation where required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mount Sinai Hospital

Location: 1500 S. Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608

Shift: 4:00 AM-12:30 PM; Weekend and/or Holiday Rotation; u00A0Rotating Shifts

FTE: 1.0

To learn more about our salary and benefit information for this position, click on the link below: https://alvernolabs.com/wp-content/uploads/IL-Equal-Pay-Act-Transparency.pdfu00A0

WHY ALVERNO

We are a highly reliable scientific organization building a culture of service. Our commitment advances the health, wellness and continuity of care in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest integrated laboratory networks serving hospitals in the Midwest region. Our network includes 32 hospitals and multiple physician offices. Our network includes 32 hospitals and multiple physician offices.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

This individual is responsible for collection of blood specimens, for performing laboratory office duties, and processing laboratory specimens. Laboratory office duties will include registering patients, accurately and completely entering all necessary data into the computer system, specimen accessioning, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork. Specimen processing duties will include preparation of specimens for testing and/or for sending to the central laboratory or to a reference laboratory. In addition to handling blood, body fluid and urine specimens according to established procedures, they may also perform limited waived and specified non-waived POC tests as authorized by the Laboratory Director. In some facilities this individual, as required, will act as a driver and participate in the on-call rotation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Previous phlebotomy experience and/or training is required.

Background in a medical laboratory and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Valid driveru2019s license and a good driving record. May be required to travel/drive to other locations.