Phlebotomist & Lab Assistant – Patient Care & Draws

Carle Health; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Olney, IL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform venipuncture, capillary and arterial blood collection, and waived testing. You will greet patients, answer calls, and input orders into the LIS, ensuring accurate labeling and timely report routing.

The role requires handling various age groups with professionalism and empathy. The position emphasizes adherence to lab policies, infection control, and confidentiality, with opportunities to assist with training and

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to perform venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist callers with information.
• Perform venipuncture, capillary and arterial blood collection.
• Input orders into the LIS and verify patient information.
• Properly label tubes and route reports to physicians and medical records.
• Maintain confidentiality of test results and patient data.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary draws

Arterial blood collection

Waived testing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Carle Health in Olney, IL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform venipuncture, capillary and arterial blood collection, and waived testing. You will greet patients, answer calls, and input orders into the LIS, ensuring accurate labeling and timely report routing.

The role requires handling various age groups with professionalism and empathy. The position emphasizes adherence to lab policies, infection control, and confidentiality, with opportunities to assist with training and