Clinical Lab Associate, Lab Service Center - Registry, Rotating Shift

Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Clinical Lab Associate (Phlebotomist) in the Flossmoor Laboratory department. Here, you will perform phlebotomy, order entry, central processing, EKGs, performing laboratory testing, and assist with DOTs and BATs as needed. This department is the Flossmoor Laboratory Service Center. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the leadership of the Director of Laboratory Services and Laboratory Supervisors, the Clinical Lab Associate performs blood specimen collection within compliance of Federal Regulatory Guidelines and demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge through competencies for specific skills; all appropriate to the age of patients. When full competency at level 1 has been achieved, the person may be elevated to CLA level 2. The Lab Service Center is available for urgent or standard result times. We can analyze specimens at the cellular, chemical, endocrinological or immunologic levels. Essential Job Functions Performs assigned supportive work in conjunction with the delivery of patient care, involving multiple office, clerical, technical duties, venipuncture, blood specimen collection, obtain EKG, and functional skills. Interacts, intervenes, and problem solves to ensure exceptional customer service by greeting patients, responding to telephone inquiries, phones/faxes/distributes test results. Processes human specimens for delivery to specific laboratory departments for testing. Performs technical procedures, for which training has been given and competency demonstrated. Utilizes interactive processes which will contribute to exceeding the expectations of patients, physicians, families or significant others in the provision of high‑quality, cost‑effective care and treatments. Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific competencies. Various degrees of unpredictability can occur from day to day which will require the individual to adapt by adjusting as required in work schedules and assignments. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the HIS and LIS systems, and progress to functional capabilities with the hospital billing computer systems. Handles specimens upon receipt in lab following the policies and procedures of the Department of Laboratory Services. Prepares specimens to be sent to outside reference laboratories in accordance with requirements specified for each referral laboratory. Ensures outpatients receive excellent customer service when presenting at the laboratory for specimen collection. Ensures proper registration and ordering of tests. Will be required to learn to run lab testing. Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Must have completed accredited phlebotomy course or program. AHA CPR Certification. Preferred Qualifications Successful completion of accredited phlebotomy program or certification by: ASCPPP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) AMT (American Medical Technologist) NCCLSSS (National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards) NPAAA (National Phlebotomy Association) ASCLSSS (American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientists) NCAA (National Certifying Agency) NHAAA (National Healthcare Association) Position Details Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.10 FTE) Shift: Rotating Days/Evenings as needed & every other weekend Work Location: Flossmoor Unit/Department: Offsite Laboratory Service Center CBA Code: Non-Union In this role, we anticipate you will generally work approximately 8‑16 hours per week. The schedule will vary; you may be scheduled to work an 8‑hour shift with start times including 6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 3:00 PM, without on‑call shifts. You will work primarily at the Ingalls Flossmoor location, with weekend shifts (Saturday and/or Sunday) only every other week. 19550 Governors Hwy., Flossmoor, IL 60422. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr UChicago Medicine