Phlebotomy Technician: Precise Draws & Patient Care

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and collect specimens from newborn to adult patients according to protocol, ensuring proper labeling and patient safety.

The role involves handling requests, assisting with billing support, and training staff and students in phlebotomy and data entry. A high school diploma is required with preference for 1 year phlebotomy experience.

Qualifications

• Basic computer proficiency and experience with software applications.
• Typing speed and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service abilities interfacing with physicians, patients, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification and assesses reactions to specimen procurement.
• Performs venipuncture and collects specimens per protocol.
• Labels specimens accurately and resolves identification issues.
• Answers calls and assists with inventory and supplies.
• Orders and verifies test requests and documents quality data.
• Instructs staff and students in phlebotomy and data entry.
• Represents care appropriate to patient age groups served.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Keyboarding

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and collect specimens from newborn to adult patients according to protocol, ensuring proper labeling and patient safety.

The role involves handling requests, assisting with billing support, and training staff and students in phlebotomy and data entry. A high school diploma is required with preference for 1 year phlebotomy experience.