Senior Pediatric Phlebotomist - Lab Ops & Training

Lurie Children's Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO, Holidays and Parental Leave

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant to join the pediatric laboratory team. You will collect blood samples, verify orders, and help ensure accurate results while delivering compassionate care to patients and families.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, formal phlebotomy or medical assisting training, and phlebotomy certification. The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology preferred.
• Formal training as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist required; 2 years of Phlebotomist II experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families in a friendly manner and communicate with staff and physicians.
• Register patients, verify orders, and direct patients to updates as needed; use EMR to manage specimens and charges.
• Obtain blood specimens using venipuncture or capillary methods; identify patients with two identifiers and label specimens correctly.
• Prepare pre-analytical specimens and verify acceptability by correlating orders with test requirements.
• Prioritize work to ensure timely processing of stat tests and coordinate with care units to resolve issues.
• Train new staff, participate in continuing education, and assist in scheduling and department documentation.
• Maintain laboratory work area, ensure safety, and support infection control policies.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Phlebotomy

Laboratory terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s degree in science or medical technology (preferred)

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant to join the pediatric laboratory team. You will collect blood samples, verify orders, and help ensure accurate results while delivering compassionate care to patients and families.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, formal phlebotomy or medical assisting training, and phlebotomy certification. The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment within