Phlebotomist: Fast-Paced Lab Tech with Patient Care

Advocate Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Network is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, collect specimens, ensure proper labeling, and support specimen processing. The role includes handling calls, assisting with inventory and billing, and delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The incumbent will verify patient identity, manage specimen transport, and participate in pre-analytical steps under CLIA guidelines, ensuring accuracy and safety for patients across newborn to adult

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function.
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety.
• Performs venipuncture and collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol.
• Ensures specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; resolves identification issues.
• Performs limited testing under CLIA, 1988 guidelines according to policies.
• Answers calls, assists with inventory, and supports billing and business functions.
• Packages and tracks specimens for transport and processes specimens for testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health Network is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, collect specimens, ensure proper labeling, and support specimen processing. The role includes handling calls, assisting with inventory and billing, and delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The incumbent will verify patient identity, manage specimen transport, and participate in pre-analytical steps under CLIA guidelines, ensuring accuracy and safety for patients across newborn to adult