Phlebotomy Technician: Patient Care & Lab Ops Pro

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition and certification reimburse

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join our team, collecting blood and specimens while ensuring accurate processing and superior patient care. The role requires compliance with safety standards, excellent patient interaction, and collaboration with the lab team.

You will handle specimen labeling, registration tasks, and may perform rapid tests as part of daily duties in a full-time, rotating schedule. Experience with HIS/LIS is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy course or prior phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certification in phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficient with Hospital Information System (HIS) and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) to release orders or register patients as needed.
• Register patients, collect payments, and enter demographic/insurance information.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and perform phlebotomy to obtain blood specimens.
• Adhere to safety protocols and infection control practices at all times.
• Transport specimens to the lab and support daily operations as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

HIS/LIS proficiency

Data entry

Customer service

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy course

Experience as Paramedic/EMT/CNA/MA

Tools

HIS

LIS

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join our team, collecting blood and specimens while ensuring accurate processing and superior patient care. The role requires compliance with safety standards, excellent patient interaction, and collaboration with the lab team.

You will handle specimen labeling, registration tasks, and may perform rapid tests as part of daily duties in a full-time, rotating schedule. Experience with HIS/LIS is valued.