Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist 5500

Salary: $23 - $23 per hour

Location: Chicago, IL

Position: Phlebotomist 5500

Location: Chicago area and suburbs

Home base is the Chicago E. Erie St.

The territory is mostly within Chicago but does go as far as Willowbrook, IL

Clean driving record and reliable transportation required

Mileage expenses paid

Schedule: Candidates will need to be available to work 7AM to 8 PM depending on location they are covering

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035500

Benefits are available

Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations

Position Responsibilities:

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
• Package specimens for transport
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED minimum 1 year of experience