Phlebotomist & Lab Support (Flexible Shifts)

Hillsboro Area Hospital Inc; Hillsboro Heights (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsboro Area Hospital Inc. is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from patients of all ages, perform venipunctures and skin punctures, and support processing in the laboratory. The role requires flexibility for a mix of shifts including weekends and holidays.

The phlebotomist will also handle clerical tasks, data entry, and assist with EKGs and specimen handling while upholding HIPAA, safety standards, and patient confidentiality in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assisting certificate preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures on patients of all ages.
• Processes tissue, cytology, fine needle aspirate, and frozen section samples accurately.
• Maintains records per department policy.
• Distributes test results to appropriate areas and physicians.
• Perform assigned clerical duties to support other laboratory personnel.
• Performs venipunctures at local nursing homes and/or assisted living facilities on a defined schedule.
• Maintain orderly condition of assigned work area.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs EKGs, Holter Monitors, and Event Monitors.
• Collects chain of custody drug screen collections.
• Collects other specimens as defined by the hospital.
• Place orders for outpatient procedures and verify order and diagnosis accuracy.
• Maintain knowledge to communicate with patients, visitors, and staff across age groups: Infant, Pediatric/adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.

Skills

Proficient oral and written communica​

Excellent critical thinking skills

HIPAA compliance and patient confiden​

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy or Medical Assisting certificate preferred

Job description

Hillsboro Area Hospital Inc. is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from patients of all ages, perform venipunctures and skin punctures, and support processing in the laboratory. The role requires flexibility for a mix of shifts including weekends and holidays.

The phlebotomist will also handle clerical tasks, data entry, and assist with EKGs and specimen handling while upholding HIPAA, safety standards, and patient confidentiality in a busy hospital setting.