Phlebotomist I

1300 Swedish Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Chicago is seeking a Part Time Phlebotomist I at Swedish Hospital to join our laboratory team. You will proficiently collect venipunctures and capillary samples for inpatients and outpatients across all ages, and you will operate the LIS and reference lab menus to support our service areas.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; Phlebotomy certification is preferred and CPR-BLS for Healthcare Provider by the AHA is required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• CPR-BLS certification required by AHA.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently performs venipunctures and capillary collections for all ages.
• Operates LIS and reference lab menus to support service areas.
• Prepares and processes blood and body fluid samples per testing requirements.
• Addresses customer requests for services in a timely manner.
• Assists in orientation and training of staff in phlebotomy.
• Identifies problems and notifies supervisory personnel as needed.
• Participates in Quality Management initiatives and ongoing education.
• Maintains professional appearance and customer/team-oriented conduct.
• Handles collection of body fluids and samples including nasal/throat swabs, stool, urine, semen, and breath.
• Provides phone coverage and excellent customer service for inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Communication

Organization

LIS usage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

CPR-BLS certification (AHA) required

Tools

LIS

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $19.22 - $27.87 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Position: Phlebotomist I
Location: Swedish Hospital
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time, 8 hours
Hours: Monday-Friday, 11am-7:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

What you will do

• Proficiently performs accurate venipunctures and capillary specimen collection for all inpatients and outpatients for all age groups.
• Operates and utilizes the LIS and other available resources including reference lab test menus to appropriately address the needs of the lab service areas and their clientele.
• Prepares and assists in the processing of blood and body fluid samples per established testing requirements
• Ensures that all customer requests for services are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner
• Assists in the orientation and training of phlebotomy staff.
• Applies skills and experience to identify problems as they arise and notifies lead/supervisory personnel as needed.
• Participates in and promotes adherence to the hospital and departmental Quality Management initiatives.
• Enhances professional growth and development through active participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Understand the importance of professional appearance and behavior and conducts him/herself in a customer and team-oriented manner
• Responsible for collection and or handling of body fluid or other samples including nasal and throat swabs, stool, urine, semen, and breath samples.
• Provides phone coverage and excellent customer service for addressing questions and requests.

What you will need

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification: Phlebotomy certification preferred and CPR-BLS certification for Healthcare Provider by the AHA required.
• Experience: Phlebotomy skills, 1 year of experience preferred.

Unique or Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and organization skills
• Moderate computer skills needed
• Strong customer service skills

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

About Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Career

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