Phlebotomist Lead

Hourly Pay Range: $21.10 - $30.60 - 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 Status: Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 5am-1:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

What you will do:

1. Assigns and monitors work to ensure that laboratory customer service requests are met in an accurate, timely, and appropriate manner.
2. Applies skills and experience to identify problems as they arise. Implements appropriate troubleshooting and follow through.
3. Can proficiently operate and utilize the Data Management functions of the LIS to address the needs of the lab service areas and their clientele.
4. Conducts all communication transactions in a professional and courteous manner, deferring to appropriate administrative personnel as needed.
5. Proficient in all aspects of specimen preparation and processing procedures.
6. Responsible for processing all reference lab testing and use of the associated electronic databases of the reference labs.
7. Coordinates the orientation and training of phlebotomy staff and students.
8. Is aware of and supports the Quality Assurance Program as it relates to the phlebotomy service areas, and reports possible infractions as they occur.
9. Proficiently performs accurate venipunctures and capillary specimen collection for all inpatients and outpatients for all age groups.
10. undefined 10. Responsible for the collection of body fluid or other samples including, nasal and throat swabs, stool, urine, semen, and breath samples.

Other functions:

1. 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 (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
• (For AIP eligible positions) Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• (For eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• 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.

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