Phlebotomist (Full-time, Lab-Phlebotomy

Location: Waukegan, IL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 11:30am -8pm M-F (contract, 3 months, potential for perm)
Overview
A healthcare services organization is seeking a Phlebotomist to join its laboratory team on a contract basis with potential for permanent placement. This role is essential to ensuring accurate specimen collection, handling, and processing to support patient care and diagnostic testing.
What you\'ll do
Perform blood draws and other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required
Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures to patients
Demonstrate proper technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
Fully understand and follow physicians\' orders
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy
Package specimens for transport
Store specimen samples at required temperatures, place in appropriate collection containers/tubes, label accurately, and follow protocol-specific procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transport
Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
Attend annual department trainings
Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
Troubleshoot issues, assist with training, and make workflow recommendationsRecord maintenance data and perform decontamination duties
Update patient information
Required qualifications
Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states
Minimum of 6 months\' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
minimum 2 years of experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
High School Diploma or GED
Compensation and benefits
~ Benefits are available

Why this role
This contract position offers the potential to transition to a permanent role, with benefits available during the engagement.
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