Phlebotomist

Location: Float throughout the Waukegan and Chicago, IL area | Schedule: Full-time, on-site; hours vary between 8am-7:30pm depending on location covered | Compensation: Mileage expenses paid; benefits available Overview A healthcare services provider is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract assignment with potential for permanent placement. This role supports multiple locations across the Waukegan and Chicago area and plays a key part in ensuring accurate specimen collection, handling, and patient care. What you'll do Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately Centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures Update patient information in accordance with established procedures Collect and store specimens according to established procedures Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and/or other specimen collection process (e.g., urine or fecal) to patients Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles Fully understand and follow physicians' orders Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy Package specimens for transport, maintaining required temperature and proper container/tube use Follow protocol-specific procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transport Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations Attend annual department trainings Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries Troubleshoot issues, assist with training, and make workflow recommendations Required qualifications Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting Minimum 2 years of experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite High School Diploma or GED Clean driving record and reliable transportation required Compensation and benefits Mileage expenses paid Benefits available Why this role This is a contract opportunity with potential for permanent placement, offering mileage reimbursement and available benefits while covering multiple locations in the Waukegan and Chicago area. #J-18808-Ljbffr