Phlebotomist Lead

Phlebotomist Lead

Hourly Pay Range: $20.69 - $30.00 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Position: Phlebotomist Lead

Location: Swedish Hospital

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Hours: Monday-Friday, 5am-1:30pm, rotating weekend and holidays

What You Will Do

Assigns and monitors work to ensure that laboratory customer service requests are met in an accurate, timely, and appropriate manner.

Applies skills and experience to identify problems as they arise. Implements appropriate troubleshooting and follow through.

Can proficiently operate and utilize the Data Management functions of the LIS to address the needs of the lab service areas and their clientele.

Conducts all communication transactions in a professional and courteous manner, deferring to appropriate administrative personnel as needed.

Proficient in all aspects of specimen preparation and processing procedures.

Responsible for processing all reference lab testing and use of the associated electronic databases of the reference labs.

Coordinates the orientation and training of phlebotomy staff and students.

Is aware of and supports the Quality Assurance Program as it relates to the phlebotomy service areas, and reports possible infractions as they occur.

Proficiently performs accurate venipunctures and capillary specimen collection for all inpatients and outpatients for all age groups.

Responsible for the collection of body fluid or other samples including, nasal and throat swabs, stool, urine, semen, and breath samples.

Assists with inventory management duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred or equivalent work experience

Certification: CPR-BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider from the AHA required and PBT (ASCP) certification preferred

Experience: 2 years of Phlebotomy training experience strongly preferred

Unique or Preferred Skills: Good communication and organization skills, moderate computer skills needed, reliable transportation to travel between sites required, strong customer service skills. Basic typing/keyboarding. Ability to process esoteric testing. Leadership, organizational and communication (verbal, written and telephone) skills and the ability to lead, work with and relate to personnel.

Benefits

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.