Phlebotomy Technician: Patient-Centered, Fast-Paced

Aurora Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Illinois is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and specimen collection for patients across ages, ensuring accurate identification and labeling.

You will work in a fast-paced hospital setting, maintain supplies, document test requests, and assist with billing and QA activities. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; 1 year phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with lab software.
• Excellent communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identification to ensure safety and assess reactions to specimen collection.
• Perform venipuncture and collect specimens from newborn to adult per protocol.
• Label specimens correctly and resolve identification or requisition issues.
• Answer calls; assist with inventory and maintain supplies/equipment.
• Accept specimens from various customers; respond to additional requests.
• Order and verify test requests; document information for QA.
• Review pending and management reports; generate and distribute reports.
• Support Billing and other business functions.
• Instruct staff and students in phlebotomy and data entry.
• Demonstrate care appropriate to age of patients served.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Keyboarding/typing skills

Excellent verbal and written comm

Good listening skills

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Customer service interface with staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Illinois is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and specimen collection for patients across ages, ensuring accurate identification and labeling.

You will work in a fast-paced hospital setting, maintain supplies, document test requests, and assist with billing and QA activities. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; 1 year phlebotomy experience is preferred.