Phlebotomist: 40 Hours Per Week (AM)

Alverno Laboratories; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension St. Joseph – Chicago is seeking a phlebotomy technician to collect blood specimens and perform laboratory office duties at our Chicago location.

The role includes patient registration, data entry, specimen processing and potential on‑call rotation. A high school diploma or GED, phlebotomy experience, and a valid driver's license are required, with travel to other sites possible.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and perform laboratory office duties.
• Register patients and accurately enter data into the computer system.
• Prepare and process specimens for testing or sending to central or reference labs.
• Handle blood, body fluids, and urine specimens according to procedures.
• May perform limited waived POC tests as authorized by the Laboratory Director.
• Act as driver and participate in on‑call rotation as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Medical terminology

Data entry

Driving

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ascension St. Joseph – Chicago

Location: 2900 N. Lakeshore Drive Chicago, IL 60657

Shift: 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM; 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM; Will be required to work other shift as part of the highlighting system on the schedule; Weekend and/or Holiday Rotation; Rotating Shifts

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FTE: 1.0

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.

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 driver’s license and a good driving record.
• May be required to travel/drive to other locations.