Phlebotomist: Cross-Train in Registration & Lab Support

Silver Cross Hospital; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life Insurance

FSA

PTO & Sick leave

401(k) match

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital in Mokena, IL is seeking a phlebotomy and clerical support specialist for the laboratory. You will perform venipuncture on patients of all ages, work in inpatient units and the emergency department, and coordinate with technologists and nurses to ensure timely lab orders.

The role includes cross-training in registration and specimen processing, using handheld order devices, and maintaining patient identification standards.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Certification, American Society Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or eligible. Must obtain ASCP certification within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs Venipuncture and capillary draws on patients of all ages
• Works on inpatient units and emergency department
• Prioritizes draws appropriately to meet turnaround time goals
• Opportunity to cross-train in registration and specimen processing
• Works collaboratively with medical technologists and nursing staff to ensure lab orders are completed timely
• Utilizes handheld order management equipment
• Adheres to standards of proper patient identification in the collection of laboratory specimens
• Performs Point of Care Testing and Breath Alcohol Testing if competent as required
• Collects, receives and delivers specimens to laboratory departments in a timely manner
• Prepares specimens for analysis, loads automated instruments
• Handles phone calls received on handheld phones or in the laboratory front office
• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Order management

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASCP eligibility

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital in Mokena, IL is seeking a phlebotomy and clerical support specialist for the laboratory. You will perform venipuncture on patients of all ages, work in inpatient units and the emergency department, and coordinate with technologists and nurses to ensure timely lab orders.

The role includes cross-training in registration and specimen processing, using handheld order devices, and maintaining patient identification standards.