PHLEBOTOMIST / BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH - FLEX/PRN

Universal Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Chicago is seeking a Phlebotomist to properly collect and handle specimens for hospital and PHP locations. You will maintain a friendly, customer-service approach with patients, report critical results, and monitor incoming data from reference labs for communication to providers.

The role involves patient care support and, when necessary, assisting in crisis intervention. A CPT certification through NHA is preferred and a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Phlebotomy Certificate program or Medical Assisting program required.
• At least 6 months of active phlebotomy and specimen collection experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood competently, consistently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Identifies the patient using the two-unique identifiers described in the hospital's policy before services are provided.
• Records phlebotomy requisitions on log.
• Displays courteous, professional manner towardspatients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Phlebotomy Certificate program

Medical Assisting program

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection and handling of specimens as appropriate for patients in the hospital and PHP location. The Phlebotomist is able to handle all areas of processes and procedures while maintaining a friendly and customer service approach with patients. Accurately and efficiently reports critical results and monitors incoming results from reference labs and logs/communicates results to providers. Candidates must be able to assist in patient care and physical crisis intervention when necessary.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Draws blood competently, consistently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Identifies the patient using the two-unique identifiers described in the hospital's policy before services are provided.
• Records phlebotomy requisitions on log.
• Displays courteous, professional manner towardspatients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.

Qualifications

EDUCTION/EXPERIENCE

Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Phlebotomy Certificate program or Medical Assisting program required. At least 6 months of active phlebotomy and specimen collection experience is rstrongly preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification highly desired.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification through National Healthcare Association (NHA).

EEO Statement

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