Phlebotomist, Hospital Phlebotomy

Phlebotomist 5500
Salary: $23 - $23 per hour
Location: Chicago, IL
Position: Phlebotomist 5500
Location: Chicago area and suburbs
Home base is the Chicago E. Erie St.
The territory is mostly within Chicago but does go as far as Willowbrook, IL
Clean driving record and reliable transportation required
Mileage expenses paid
Schedule: Candidates will need to be available to work 7AM to 8 PM depending on location they are covering
Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm
Job code: CVDJP00035500
Benefits are available
Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations
Position Responsibilities:

Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required
Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
Package specimens for transport
Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen
Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
Attend annual department trainings
Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states
Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
High School Diploma or GED minimum 1 year of experience