Phlebotomist Spanish Speaking 5500

True North Consultants, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Spanish-speaking Phlebotomist to join our contract team serving the Chicago area. The role involves blood draws, specimen labeling, proper handling, and ensuring accuracy at every step, with a focus on courteous patient interaction.

You will travel within the Chicago metro, cover multiple sites, and report to the lab supervisor. A valid phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience are required; proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously; demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles.
• Follow physician orders; match requisition forms to specimens; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Package specimens for transport and store according to required temperatures; ensure transport integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings; handle inquiries via phone.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (state)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position

Phlebotomist Spanish Speaking 5500

Transportation Requirements

Clean driving record and reliable transportation required

Mileage expenses paid

Location

Location: Chicago area and suburbs Home base is the Chicago E. Erie St. The territory is mostly within Chicago but does go as far as Willowbrook, IL

Schedule

Schedule: Candidates will need to be available to work 7AM to 8 PM depending location they are covering.

Projected duration

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code

Job code: CVDJP00035500

Benefits

benefits are available

Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities

Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc. Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understand all of the physicians' orders. Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Package specimens for transport. Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states. Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED

minimum 1 year of experience