Phlebotomist - Worksite Wellness, Casual, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Huntley, IL is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide technically proficient blood collection by venipuncture and micro techniques, ensuring patient comfort and accurate specimen labeling and processing.

The role includes quality checks, check-in responsibilities, and collaboration with lab staff, EMR documentation, and adherence to policies and ethics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy certification through a national organization or schooling or CMA certification.
• Experience with phlebotomy across diverse patient populations is preferred.
• EMR systems familiarity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and verifies demographic data.
• Prepares labels and ensures accurate voucher information.
• Obtains samples by venipuncture or micro techniques.
• Instructs on non-blood specimen collections.
• Handles check-in responsibilities and specimen drop-offs.
• Maintains quality assurance on lab equipment.
• Verifies test requests and clarifies ambiguities.
• Transports and processes specimens for analysis.
• Answers inquiries and supports patient comfort.
• Adheres to ethics and regulatory standards.

Skills

Broad range phlebotomy experience

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

CMA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Centrifuge operation

Job description

Description

The Phlebotomist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Phlebotomist provides technically expert phlebotomy service by accurately collecting blood specimens by venipuncture or micro techniques for laboratory analysis. This role must consistently demonstrate concern and understanding of the patient and promote their comfort and well-being while obtaining specimens. This position provides point of care testing, collects various non-blood specimens, and performs check-in responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, maintains patient flow, completes accurate voucher information, prepares labels and verifies patient demographic data.
• Assesses the condition of patients to determine the most effective way to obtain samples.
• Verifies test requests and investigates ambiguous information before proceeding.
• Prepares appropriate supplies and obtains sample.
• Instructs patients in the collection of various non-blood specimens (urine culture, 24-hour urines, ova/parasites and stools).
• Ensures accurate voucher information, prepares completed samples for courier, and processes drop-offs
• Investigates lost, broken, mislabeled, incorrectly identified or otherwise unsatisfactory specimens and follows through to resolution.
• Verifies that supplies and stock are adequate and disseminated upon delivery.
• Answers phone, and responds appropriately to requests for information.
• Maintains and performs quality assurance on equipment (centrifuge, refrigerator, incubator).
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Phlebotomy certification¿through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution or one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting or CMA certification.

Preferred:

• Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient’s types.

• Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge.

• Familiar with medical EMR systems.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.