Phlebotomist - Inpatient, Part-Time, Evenings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide expert phlebotomy services while reflecting the organization's values. In this role, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for collecting blood specimens and various non-blood samples, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining quality standards.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, phlebotomy certification, and experience in a healthcare setting. A range of benefits is offered to support employees' well-being.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification from a recognized organization or 1+ years of phlebotomy experience.
• Familiar with medical terminology and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens accurately from patients.
• Greets patients and maintains patient flow.
• Prepares labels and verifies patient data.
• Instructs patients on non-blood specimen collection.
• Maintains quality assurance on equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Centrifuge

EMR systems

Job description

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.

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.