Phlebotomist

Medix; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Health Benefits / Dental / Vision

401k

Short Term Disability Insurance

Term Life Insurance Plan

Job summary

Medix is seeking a Phlebotomist I for an onsite role in Joliet, IL. You will perform high-volume blood draws across adult and pediatric patients, ensuring proper labeling and specimen handling in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Education requirements include a high school diploma; certification within 90 days is preferred, with CPR current. Prior outpatient lab or CLIA waived experience is a plus. Compliance with HIPAA and safety standards is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• National Phlebotomy Certification (ASCP, AMT, NHA, NPA) preferred or required within 90 days of hire.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Experience in high-volume phlebotomy environments preferred; outpatient lab or CLIA Waived testing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume blood draws, blood specimen collections via venipuncture or capillary collection across adult and pediatric populations using standard aseptic protocols.
• Adhere strictly to proper patient identification and specimen labeling procedures.
• Execute specimen centrifugation, initial processing, preparation for transport, storage, and retrieval.
• Generate patient demographics sheets and complete accompanying laboratory paperwork and labels.
• Demonstrate phlebotomy techniques to gain patient cooperation and alleviate anxiety during collection.
• Assess and manage adverse patient reactions (e.g., syncope, dizziness) and notify clinical leadership immediately.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure a clean, safe workspace complying with OSHA and regulatory standards, including disposal of sharps and biological waste.

Skills

Phlebotomy

High-volume phlebotomy

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary: USD18 - USD26.5 per hour + See details in Job Description

Work Location: Onsite

Monday - Friday: 8am-4:30pm

Job Description:

Are you ready to give your career a boost by bringing your talents and expertise to some of the nation’s top companies? At Medix, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for talent through our Healthcare, Scientific and Information Technology divisions. Our dedicated recruiters offer a personalized service to make sure we truly understand your employment needs.

The Phlebotomist I plays a vital role in our patient care ecosystem by executing safe, accurate, and efficient specimen collections in a high-volume clinical environment. Operating under the supervision of the Laboratory Leadership team, this position ensures seamless laboratory specimen processing while delivering an extraordinary patient experience.

Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

Perform high-volume blood draws, blood specimen collections via venipuncture or capillary (finger stick) collection across adult and pediatric populations using standard aseptic protocols.

Adhere strictly to proper patient identification and specimen labeling procedures.

Execute specimen centrifugation, initial processing, preparation for transport, storage, and retrieval.

Generate patient demographic sheets and complete accompanying laboratory paperwork and labels.

Demonstrate clear phlebotomy techniques to gain patient cooperation and alleviate anxiety during collection.

Exercise critical judgment to assess and manage adverse patient reactions (e.g., syncope, dizziness) and notify clinical leadership immediately.

Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and preserve patient confidentiality at all times.

Ensure a clean, safe workspace complying with OSHA and regulatory body standards, including appropriate disposal of sharps and biological waste.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications: National Phlebotomy Certification (ASCP, AMT, NHA, NPA) preferred or required within 90 days of hire. Current CPR certification required.

Experience: Prior experience handling high-volume phlebotomy environments strongly preferred. Experience in outpatient lab settings or Point-of-Care (CLIA Waived) testing is a plus.

• Paid Sick Leave(Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan