Phlebotomist

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection, including venipuncture, and to ensure specimen integrity for laboratory testing. You will verify patient IDs, document in the LIS, and transport specimens to the correct locations.

The role requires completing a phlebotomy program (NAACLS preferred) and may require ASCP or AMT certification. Expect varied shifts with weekend scheduling, and patient-focused care across all age groups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a NAACLS approved phlebotomy program preferred.
• Phlebotomist certification with ASCP or AMT preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide age-appropriate care.
• Knowledge of growth and development relevant to patient groups.
• Assess and interpret data to identify patient needs across age ranges.
• Shifts/weekends scheduled; 32 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection procedures, including venipuncture and finger-sticks, with aseptic technique.
• Obtains blood and nonblood specimens for laboratory testing.
• Verifies patient identification and reports discrepancies for correction.
• Delivers verified specimens to appropriate areas and updates LIS accordingly.
• Assists with training students and new staff in collection procedures and LIS use.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Aseptic Technique

LIS Documentation

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NAACLS approved phlebotomy program

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Venipuncture Equipment

Job description

• Performs all specimen collection procedures and provides assistance to Department technical and clerical staff.
• Obtains blood and nonblood specimens, including urine, sputum, and throat swabs, for laboratory testing.
• Checks test requisitions or computer labels for correctness and completeness and reports discrepancies for correction.
• Verifies positive patient identification.
• Performs venipunctures and finger-sticks using aseptic technique and follows department and hospital isolation procedures.
• Ensures specimen requirements are met and maintains specimen integrity.
• Performs therapeutic drug-monitoring assay collections and verifies last dose/date/time with nursing personnel.
• Initials, dates, and times all collections.
• Accessions and processes specimens for laboratory testing.
• Maintains competency in specimen collection, patient identification, labeling, specimen integrity, and LIS documentation.
• Reassures patients and ensures comfort before leaving the bedside or releasing patients.
• Delivers verified specimens to appropriate areas and orders venipuncture collection in the LIS.
• Performs specimen collection at off-site locations, other healthcare facilities, and hospital-sponsored special programs.
• Provides specimen collection information to requesting clients using the Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and laboratory rolodex.
• Queries the LIS for telephone requests for patient results and documents appropriately.
• Assists with training students and new staff in specimen collection procedures, including LIS aspects.
• Performs other related duties and special projects assigned by the supervisor or director.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a NAACLS approved phlebotomy program preferred.
• Phlebotomist certification with ASCP or AMT preferred.
• Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.
• Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group.
• Varying shifts/weekends scheduled.
• 32 scheduled weekly hours.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in specimen collection procedures, including venipunctures and finger-sticks, while ensuring patient comfort and specimen integrity. Maintains proficiency in laboratory information systems (LIS) documentation and provides age-appropriate care across diverse patient populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Phlebotomy Certification
• Specimen Collection Procedures
• Patient Identification
• Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Aseptic Technique

Hard Skills

• Venipuncture
• Finger-Stick Collection
• Specimen Processing
• Therapeutic Drug-Monitoring Assay Collections
• Specimen Integrity Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Patient Reassurance
• Communication
• Training and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Phlebotomist Certification
• ASCP Certification
• AMT Certification

Industry Keywords

• Specimen Collection
• Patient Care
• Age-Related Needs
• Growth and Development Principles

Tools & Technologies

• Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual
• LIS Documentation