Phlebotomist, Part Time, Rotating Shifts

Phlebotomist-Inpatient Part-time Rotating Shifts

This position will be scheduled to work all three shifts and will switch shifts from week to week. Example: Week 1 Days, Week 2 Evenings Week 3 Nights. And will have a every other weekend rotation.

The Phlebotomist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Phlebotomist provides expert phlebotomy services and must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. The phlebotomist must have the ability to function as part of a highly effective team that consistently puts "Patients First".

The Phlebotomist is responsible for venipuncture collection and specimen processing. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to order entry in multiple systems, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval and lab reception/clerical duties and functions.

Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards and in accordance with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.

Demonstrates AIDET model and optimizes patient safety to reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Enters accurate orders for lab tests in accordance with department policies, protocols and procedures.

Processes specimens in a timely manner to ensure stability and integrity of samples including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and packaging specimens for transport in accordance with established protocols and policies.

Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Understands the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the job. Follows up with all outstanding orders on manifest log, and communicates all timed, completed or uncompleted draws/charges/results as appropriate

Communicates and notifies Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement for optimal care

Performs lab-related clerical duties include but not limited to order entry, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval as well as utilization of email, medical record systems, handheld and desktop devices, ordering and maintaining supply inventory, filing and sanitizing equipment as necessary

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution or one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting or CMA certification.

Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient's types.

Familiar with medical EMR systems.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.