Phlebotomist, Outpatient - Full-Time, Day Shift

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Phlebotomist in the Nursing Outpatient Phlebotomy department. Here, you will draw blood under minimal supervision. This is the Nursing Phlebotomy OP department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Outpatient Phlebotomists perform blood collections on patients of all ages in the DCAM and Comer II using Epic Beaker, administer glucose tolerance testing, provide instruction for urine collection, and assist patients to the draw room as needed. Phlebotomists may be asked to assist in other areas of UChicago Medicine- Hyde Park as needed. Essential Job Functions Performs venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise using Epic Beaker/Rover and in a customer service-oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures. Properly packages specimens for delivery through pneumatic tube system and hand deliver as required. Provide collection instructions to patient and receive self-collected samples (i.e urine samples). Check-in patients and assist to draw room as needed. Stocks blood drawing area/carts and keeps areas clean, safe, and sterile. All tasks are performed with exceptional customer service including assisting in the resolution of patient order issues, communication of collection issues with appropriate clinic staff, and interactions involving other Hospitals’ staff. Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Completion of accredited phlebotomy program Ability to perform venipunctures and capillary punctures according to CLSI guidelines. Thorough knowledge of asepsis; manual dexterity and accuracy Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail Demonstrate ability to utilize institutional computer systems Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and document appropriately Ability to perform in stressful situations; handle large volumes of patients within narrow timeframes Ability to stand, stoop, push, lift and walk distances up to 6 city blocks in length Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment Preferred Qualifications Phlebotomy (ASCP) certification/eligibility One to two years of practical phlebotomy experience with references Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0) Shift: Day Shift 9:30 am - 6:00 pm + Saturdays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Work Location: Hyde Park Unit/Department: Nursing Phlebotomy Outpatient CBA Code: Non-Union In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work a day shift, from approximately 7:00am - 4:30pm (Saturday’s 8:00am - 12:00pm), and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week, but we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) every other week. We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. 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