Phlebotomist: Patient-First Lab Tech

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Phlebotomist to join our patient-first team. You will perform venipuncture, specimen processing, and related clerical duties in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include order entry, communicating with physicians, maintaining safety and biohazard procedures, and ensuring specimen integrity from collection to transport. A high school diploma and certified phlebotomist credential are required, CMA acceptable.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Phlebotomy certification or CMA accepted/one year phlebotomy experience.
• Preferred: experience with EMR systems and handling lab specimens.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and venipuncture per age-related standards.
• Processes specimens and enters orders in multiple systems.
• Maintains safety, biohazard procedures and accurate labeling/transport of samples.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Lab equipment

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Phlebotomist to join our patient-first team. You will perform venipuncture, specimen processing, and related clerical duties in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include order entry, communicating with physicians, maintaining safety and biohazard procedures, and ensuring specimen integrity from collection to transport. A high school diploma and certified phlebotomist credential are required, CMA acceptable.