About this opportunity
Community First Medical Center lists this Phlebotomist - Registry opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Phlebotomist is responsible for collection of blood specimens, for performing laboratory office duties, or processing laboratory specimens. Laboratory office registering patients, accurately and completely entering all necessary data into the computer system, specimen accessioning, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork. Specimen processing duties will include preparation of specimens for testing and/or for sending to the central laboratory or to a reference laboratory. In addition to handling blood, body fluid and urine specimens according to established procedures, they may also perform limited waived and specified non-waived POC tests as authorized by the Laboratory Director.
This opportunity is 5am-1:30pm NEW GRADS WELCOME
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collects patient samples
Informs patient of collection procedures (to collect non-blood specimens)
Identifies patient using two unique identifiers
Collects patient samples using age/sample-appropriate collection technique and collection container.
Assures specimen adequacy
Provides post-phlebotomy care and instructions.
Performs waived/moderate complexity testing as authorized by the director.
Labels specimens ensuring correct
Patient label
Label orientation on specimen
Writes date/time and initials on label
Carries specimens to designated laboratory area
Operates pneumatic tube, as required
Performs Laboratory Office Duties
Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its Registry employees: Career growth | Free Parking Garage | Possibility of more hours if available.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Previous Phlebotomy experience and/or training is required
Background in a medical laboratory and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
Phlebotomy certification from ASPT, NCA, ASCP or equivalent preferred
Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination 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.
Salary Description
$18.50 -$23.78
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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