PHLEBOTOMIST - Full time (Sunday - Thursday)

Responsibilities Garfield Park Behavioral Health Hospital meets the needs of our patients, their families and the community by delivering an all-encompassing psychiatric healthcare service that is both effective and efficient. Restoring the emotional well‑being of our patients and giving them resources for their future is our primary commitment. Full time Sunday – Thursday. Job Summary The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection and handling of specimens as appropriate for patients in the hospital and PHP location. The Phlebotomist is able to handle all areas of processes and procedures while maintaining a friendly and customer‑service approach with patients. Accurately and efficiently reports critical results, monitors incoming results from reference labs and logs/communicates results to providers. Candidates must be able to assist in and physical crisis intervention when necessary. Job Duties / Responsibilities Draw blood competently, consistently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible. Identify the patient using the two-unique identifiers described in the hospital’s policy before services are provided. Record phlebotomy requisitions on log. Display a courteous, professional manner toward patients, co‑workers, nursing and medical staff. Qualifications Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Phlebotomy Certificate program or Medical Assisting program required. At least 6 months of active phlebotomy and specimen collection experience is strongly preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification highly desired. Licensure / Certification Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification through National Healthcare Association (NHA). EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. For information about the benefits we offer, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.