Phlebotomist Float: Multispecialty Specimen Collector

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection and processing across newborn, pediatric, and adult patients. The role requires attention to patient safety, accurate labeling, and adherence to CLIA guidelines.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of phlebotomy experience preferred. Strong computer and communication skills are essential for daily operations and collaboration with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function.
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification and assesses reactions to specimen collection.
• Performs venipuncture and collects specimens from newborns to adults.
• Label specimens correctly and resolve identification/requisition issues.
• Perform limited CLIA-compliant testing per policy.
• Answer calls, assist with inventory, and support billing and other functions.
• Process specimens for testing, including aliquoting and pre-analytical steps.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Basic computer skills

Keyboarding

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection and processing across newborn, pediatric, and adult patients. The role requires attention to patient safety, accurate labeling, and adherence to CLIA guidelines.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of phlebotomy experience preferred. Strong computer and communication skills are essential for daily operations and collaboration with medical staff.