Phlebotomist 6065

Software Placement Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses paid

Benefits available

Job summary

Software Placement Group in the Chicago/Waukegan area is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract assignment with potential for permanent placement. You will perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge, and ensure accurate specimen handling across multiple locations. On-site, full-time work with hours varying 8am–7:30pm.

Mileage expenses are paid and benefits are available. Qualifications include valid phlebotomy certification, 6 months venipuncture experience, high school diploma or GED,

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately
• Centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures
• Update patient information in accordance with established procedures
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and/or other specimen collection process to patients
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand and follow physicians' orders
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy
• Package specimens for transport, maintaining required temperature and proper container/tube use
• Follow protocol-specific procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transport
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Troubleshoot issues, assist with training, and make workflow recommendations

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient care

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Float throughout the Waukegan and Chicago, IL area | Schedule: Full-time, on-site; hours vary between 8am-7:30pm depending on location covered | Compensation: Mileage expenses paid; benefits available

Overview

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract assignment with potential for permanent placement. This role supports multiple locations across the Waukegan and Chicago area and plays a key part in ensuring accurate specimen collection, handling, and patient care.

What you'll do

• Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately
• Centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures
• Update patient information in accordance with established procedures
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and/or other specimen collection process (e.g., urine or fecal) to patients
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand and follow physicians' orders
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy
• Package specimens for transport, maintaining required temperature and proper container/tube use
• Follow protocol-specific procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transport
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Troubleshoot issues, assist with training, and make workflow recommendations

Required qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation required

Compensation and benefits

• Mileage expenses paid
• Benefits available

Why this role

This is a contract opportunity with potential for permanent placement, offering mileage reimbursement and available benefits while covering multiple locations in the Waukegan and Chicago area.