Phlebotomist: Precise Specimen Collection & Patient Care

Advocate Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Downers Grove seeks a Phlebotomist to verify patient identity, perform venipuncture, and collect specimens across age groups while ensuring proper labeling and data entry.

The role supports billing and QA processes, answers calls, and assists with inventory; training is provided to staff and students in phlebotomy and data entry, with emphasis on patient age-appropriate care.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience and patient care skills.
• Proficiency with computer software and data entry.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification and collects specimens per protocol.
• Performs venipuncture and specimen collection across age groups.
• Labels specimens accurately and resolves issues with specimen IDs.
• Answer calls and assist with inventory and supplies.
• Process test orders and document information for QA.
• Instructs staff and students in phlebotomy and data entry.
• Demonstrates care appropriate to patients’ ages.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Computer skills

Typing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health in Downers Grove seeks a Phlebotomist to verify patient identity, perform venipuncture, and collect specimens across age groups while ensuring proper labeling and data entry.

The role supports billing and QA processes, answers calls, and assists with inventory; training is provided to staff and students in phlebotomy and data entry, with emphasis on patient age-appropriate care.