Phlebotomist-Inpatient Casual Rotating

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Sign-on bonus eligibility for new graduates

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist in McHenry, Illinois, available for early morning and afternoon shifts. The role involves collecting blood specimens and ensuring patient comfort during procedures. Applicants need a high school diploma, phlebotomy certification, and experience in a healthcare environment.

Preferred skills include familiarity with medical EMR systems and experience with a wide range of patient types. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package to enhance employee well-being.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization.
• One or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and maintains patient flow.
• Assesses patients to determine the most effective sample collection method.
• Verifies test requests and investigates ambiguous information.
• Prepares supplies and obtains samples from patients.
• Conducts quality assurance on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Experience with laboratory specimens

Familiarity with medical EMR systems

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Description

We are looking for someone that is available for early morning draws possibly 4a-8am as well has availability to pick-up afternoons, start time between 1pm and 2pm and overnights, start time at 10pm, 8 hour shifts.

Phlebotomist Overview

The Phlebotomist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Phlebotomist provides technically expert phlebotomy service by accurately collecting blood specimens by venipuncture or micro techniques for laboratory analysis. This role must consistently demonstrate concern and understanding of the patient and promote their comfort and well-being while obtaining specimens. This position provides point of care testing, collects various non-blood specimens, and performs check-in responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, maintains patient flow, completes accurate voucher information, prepares labels and verifies patient demographic data.
• Assesses the condition of patients to determine the most effective way to obtain samples.
• Verifies test requests and investigates ambiguous information before proceeding.
• Prepares appropriate supplies and obtains sample.
• Instructs patients in the collection of various non-blood specimens (urine culture, 24-hour urines, ova/parasites and stools).
• Ensures accurate voucher information, prepares completed samples for courier, and processes drop-offs
• Investigates lost, broken, mislabeled, incorrectly identified or otherwise unsatisfactory specimens and follows through to resolution.
• Verifies that supplies and stock are adequate and disseminated upon delivery.
• Answers phone, and responds appropriately to requests for information.
• Maintains and performs quality assurance on equipment (centrifuge, refrigerator, incubator).
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution or one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting or CMA certification.

Preferred

• Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient’s types.
• Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge.
• Familiar with medical EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.