Phlebotomist - hospital laboratory

Phlebotomist II

The Phlebotomist II plays a key role in supporting laboratory operations by performing high-quality blood draws and specimen collections, troubleshooting issues, participating in training, and recommending workflow improvements. This role focuses on accurate specimen handling, patient-centered communication, and adherence to established protocols and safety regulations in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Perform blood draws and venipuncture procedures using straight needles and butterfly needles with a high level of accuracy and care.

Collect and store specimens, including blood, urine, and fecal samples, in accordance with established procedures and protocols.

Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.

Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against the script or order to ensure 100% accuracy.

Package specimens for transport using appropriate containers and materials, following protocol to preserve specimen quality.

Store specimen samples at the required temperatures and place them in the appropriate collection containers or tubes, following all outlined procedures.

Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy, including venipuncture and blood draws in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a clinical, laboratory, or hospital environment.

Ability to perform pediatric blood draws and specimen collection with care and precision.

Experience with specimen collection, labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing, and processing in a laboratory setting.

This position is based out of either Itasca or Tinley Park, depending on the employee's home location, with regular floating to multiple sites including Chicago, Tinley Park, Blue Island, Des Plaines, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Bloomingdale, Chicago Heights, and West Chicago. Monday through Friday, with specific shifts assigned within that range, and every Saturday with varying hours, also scheduled within the available time frames.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Itasca, IL.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Employee Assistance Program; Application Deadline

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