Client Office Phlebotomist FLOAT-Full-time Days MS

Client Office Phlebotomist Float-Full-time Days MS

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week phlebotomy float position. Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm and two weekends per month. Flexibility with hours is needed for clients who may start earlier or stay later than the posted hours. Must be comfortable driving to client sites in the downtown Chicago area and the Northside of Chicago. Base hourly rate includes float differential compensation.

The Client Office Phlebotomist-Float reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards, providing appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care, identifying need for patient medical assistance and calling code as appropriate, reviewing/recording refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records, using manual requisitions and labels specimens appropriately, labeling and processing specimens according to established protocols and policies, procuring blood specimens from infant, adult, geriatric, and wheelchair bound patients, demonstrating competency for age related responsibilities, understanding the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the job, following up with all outstanding orders on manifest log, communicating all timed, completed or uncompleted draws/charges/results to the client office staff, requesting/obtaining written physician orders with all required information necessary for lab services requested and accurately ordering laboratory tests in computer system(s), prioritizing tasks and being able to multi-task, performing and collecting phlebotomy specimens within cost and maintaining efforts of a less than 2 percent recollection or cancellation rate, following TJC National Patient Safety goals in regard to two patient identifiers and handwashing, presenting a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance, providing accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers, addressing questions and concerns promptly, demonstrating teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments, communicating effectively with others, respecting diverse opinions and styles and acknowledging the assistance and contributions of others, using organizational and unit/department resources efficiently, managing work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time, participating in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes and improve and grow services we provide, communicating and notifying Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement to ensure optimal care, providing follow up on test results to appropriate individuals in a professional and courteous manner, continuously updated on information by reading emails and demonstrating compliance in MediaLab, maintaining a safe work environment, holding self-accountable for safe work practices, performing all aspects of daily work in a manner that contributes and ensures an environment of patient safety, adhering to all recommendations and requirements of the Lab and Hospital Safety Committee, performing all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors, complying with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices, performing clerical duties directly related to handling and processing of lab specimens, performing clerical work; faxing, printing, filing, reviewing, and verbally releasing laboratory results, initiating the meeting of responsibilities without prompting and can complete tasks independently without immediate supervision, demonstrating the values of team concept on a consistent basis, interacting with all team members in a professional manner and aiding/assisting coworkers to complete assigned tasks, and traveling to additional sites when needed.

Qualifications

Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution or one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting.

Preferred: Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient's types. Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge. Familiar with medical EMR systems. Knowledge of medical terminology. Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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