Phlebotomist- Hospital

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 25,692 - 41,617; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana is looking for a Lab Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and skin puncture procedures in a hospital setting. The role requires excellent communication and patient care skills, along with a High School Diploma and either 6 months of experience or completion of their training program.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens from patients, verifying identification, and actively participating in trauma response teams. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days.
• 6 months phlebotomy experience or completion of Carle Phlebotomy Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex blood drawing procedures.
• Verify patient identification and specimen labeling.
• Collect blood specimens from patients in various areas.
• Respond to STAT tests quickly.

Skills

Patient care skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Vacutainer

Syringe

Butterfly needle system

Job description

Overview

The Lab Phlebotomist - Hospital performs venipuncture and skin puncture in the hospital setting. Demonstrates excellent communication and patient care skills.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education: High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• Work Experience: 6 months phlebotomy experience or completion of Carle Phlebotomy in Training Program

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine and complex blood drawing procedures including venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, and blood cultures.
• Verify patient identification and specimen labeling to ensure quality.
• Maintain appropriate response times to stat and timed orders.
• Participate as part of the trauma and code response teams.
• Collect blood specimens from approximately 400 patients each 24‑hour period in emergency, inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Work every other weekend and 3‑4 holidays per year and cover 1‑2 call shifts each week.
• Accurately identify patients and specimens using two identifiers: name/date of birth or name/medical record number.
• Perform venipunctures using vacutainer, syringe, or butterfly needle system.
• Complete complex blood collection kits for commercial laboratories and research.
• Follow hospital protocols for blood cultures, including Chloroprep skin decontamination and proper collection of Bactec blood culture bottles.
• Respond to STAT tests within 15 minutes and timed tests within a 30‑minute window around the designated collection time.
• Collect initial blood specimens for trauma patients.
• Participate in accreditation and proficiency testing, annual performance competencies, and ongoing re‑education or retraining.
• Maintain familiarity with laboratory policies and procedures, review documentation as required, and complete continuing education to maintain certification.
• Communicate information with internal and external customers in an accurate and professional manner.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $18.65 per hour – $30.21 per hour. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. For more information visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].