Phlebotomist Lab Specimen Coordinator

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a full-time phlebotomist for the Melrose Park, IL area. Evening shift 2:00 pm–10:30 pm with rotating weekends/holidays. Primary duties include overseeing day-to-day phlebotomy operations, staff training, and specimen processing to support patient care.

Requires 1–2 years phlebotomy experience; ASCP Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred. Competitive pay and benefits. Responsibilities include venipuncture on all ages, processing specimens, and ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• Associates degree in science or health-care related field required.
• 1-2 years of phlebotomy experience required; 3-5 years preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP) preferred.
• Strong attention to accuracy and safety in specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of phlebotomy, specimen processing, and lab office.
• Staffing and training of SPD and phlebotomy staff.
• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture for all ages.
• Ensure testing and processing align with accreditation standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Laboratory quality control

Training staff

Education

Associate degree in science or health-care related field

Bachelor's degree in science or health-care related field

Tools

Venipuncture devices

Specimen processing equipment

Point-of-care testing equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Our Vision As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life. "One year or more years' of phlebotomy experience." Hours: Shift: Full-Time Evenings 2:00 pm- 10:30pm; 8-hour shifts Rotating weekends and holidays required. Team rotates benches; -In patients, Outpatient, Specimen Processing and ERD.

About the job:

Primarily responsible for oversight of day-to-day operations of phlebotomy, specimen processing, laboratory office, and reference lab specimens. Duties include staffing and training of SPD and phlebotomy staff. Also responsible for all duties involved with the collection of blood specimens through venipunctures and skin punctures on all age groups, the collection of specimens other than blood in the outpatient department for urines, throats and nasal swabs, office duties, specimen processing and point of care waived and moderately complex testing. Performs all phlebotomy collection, specimen processing, point of care testing and laboratory office work in accordance with accreditation standards, department procedures and guidelines to support the delivery of patient care.

Here is what you will need

Required: Minimum Education: Required: Associates Degree Preferred: Bachelors Degree Specify Degree(s): Science or health-care related field Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience. Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience Licensure/Certifications: Required: Preferred: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP) Compensation: Pay Range: $22.07-$34.21 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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