Phlebotomy Technician & Lab Support Specialist

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, and basic CLIA-guided testing. The role includes patient safety, accurate data entry, and collaboration with the laboratory team.

Responsibilities include training staff, supporting inventory, and ensuring specimens are handled per protocol while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience or related lab function.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Performs venipuncture and collects specimens per protocol.
• Labels specimens correctly and ensures proper tracking.
• Performs limited testing under CLIA guidelines.
• Responds to calls, assists with inventory and billing support.
• Receives, sorts, and packages specimens for transport.
• Orders and verifies test requests; documents quality information.
• Performs data entry of lab results in the system.
• Trains staff and students in phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Demonstrates care appropriate to age of patients served.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Computer skills

Typing

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, and basic CLIA-guided testing. The role includes patient safety, accurate data entry, and collaboration with the laboratory team.

Responsibilities include training staff, supporting inventory, and ensuring specimens are handled per protocol while maintaining high-quality patient care.