Phlebotomist - Inpatient, Full-Time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Phlebotomist in Chicago to provide technically proficient blood collection for laboratory analysis and point-of-care testing. You will ensure patient comfort, handle various specimen types, and support sample processing and check-in responsibilities.

The role emphasizes accurate labeling, patient interaction, and adherence to ethics, compliance, and regulatory standards while contributing to a culture of service and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or CMA certification accepted.
• Willingness to comply with ethics and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and manages patient flow accurately.
• Collects specimens via venipuncture or micro techniques.
• Ensures proper voucher information and labeling for samples.
• Prepares supplies and handles sample transport and check-ins.
• Maintains equipment and performs quality checks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Quality assurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification or CMA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The salary range for this position is $19.81 - $26.74 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)


• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)


• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)


• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)


• Matching 401(k)


• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage


• Life insurance


• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus


• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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 (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

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.