Phlebotomy Technician — Fast-Paced Patient Care

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL, is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection, labeling, and verification per established protocols. The role requires patient identification accuracy, attention to safety, and effective communication with patients and staff.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and ideally 1 year of phlebotomy experience, with solid computer and data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and keyboarding required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identification and ensure patient safety throughout specimen collection.
• Perform venipuncture and collect specimens from newborns to adults according to protocol.
• Label specimens accurately and resolve identification/requisition issues.
• Answer calls, assist with inventory, and support billing and other business functions.
• Instruct employees and students in phlebotomy and data entry.
• Demonstrate knowledge to provide age-appropriate patient care.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Interfacing with physicians/patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL, is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection, labeling, and verification per established protocols. The role requires patient identification accuracy, attention to safety, and effective communication with patients and staff.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and ideally 1 year of phlebotomy experience, with solid computer and data-entry skills.