Phlebotomist - UI Health, MSHC - South Shore

Hiring Department : MSHC - South Shore Clinic Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1039006

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5PM, some Saturdays Shift : Flex Days # of Positions : 1 Workplace Type : On-Site Posting Close Date : 6/20/2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $26.78 - 36.79 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: This position is eligible for benefits, which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Under the direction of the Administrative Nurse III, the phlebotomist screens patients who present themselves for phlebotomy services to determine the need for any special instructions. The phlebotomist will be responsible for entering and verifying patient demographic data, collecting specimens from patients, ordering lab tests, generating lists, and labeling specimens for facility analysis. Duties & Responsibilities Greet patients and perform Phlebotomy on patients of all ages. Prepares instruments and/or area according to the specifications of the procedure; maintains and cleans all instruments and/or areas. Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks. Reviews and processes procedure orders; documents and communicates incomplete or invalid procedures. Screens patient(s) prior to a procedure; explains components of procedures to patient(s). Conducts procedures; determines the best location of obtaining specimens. Observes and monitors patient(s) throughout procedure(s); advises of any abnormal indicators. Collects, prepares, and/or transports specimens for processing. Orders supplies as needed. Evaluates completeness of specimens/specimen requests. Performs manual computer procedures for test requesting and canceling tests ordered as needed. Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all government, industry, or institutional regulatory guidelines. Performs support duties such as answering phones, assisting with inventory and records management. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience as a phlebotomist within the last five years. Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of special handling of specimens required for most tests performed by the laboratory. Experience with infants through adults. Ability to learn aseptic technique as applied to the techniques to assist technicians with patients. Must possess the skills needed to perform phlebotomy, including micro collection techniques. Ability to learn age-specific psychosocial needs of patients of all ages as it relates to phlebotomy. Must be able to access parent cooperation when drawing a child or assess need for special kindness when drawing a compromised adult. Ability to learn non‑verbal cues in communicating/interacting with patients of all ages. This includes exhibiting kindness and caring attitude when working with patients of all ages. Basic first aid skills, good communication skills, and always exhibit a professional attitude. Must be able to operate equipment in the work area including mechanical transport devices, computer terminals, centrifuges, telephones and filing systems. Must possess good organizational skills. EEO Statement The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois at Chicago