Phlebotomist - MSHC Back of the Yards

Phlebotomist - MSHC Back of the Yards

Hiring Department: MSHC Back of the Yards

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024897

Posting Close Date: May 9, 2024

Position Number: CF1749

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

Description:

Under the direction of the Administrative Nurse III, the phlebotomist screens patients who present themselves for phlebotomy services to determine the need for any special instructions. The phlebotomist will be responsible for entering and verifying patient demographic data, collect specimens from patients, order lab tests, generate lists, and label specimens for facility analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and perform Phlebotomy on patients of all ages.
• Prepares instruments and/or area according to the specifications of the procedure; maintains and cleans all instruments and/or areas.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Reviews and processes procedure orders; documents and communicates incomplete or invalid procedures.
• Screens patient(s) prior to a procedure; explains components of procedures to patient(s).
• Conducts procedures; determines the best location of obtaining specimens.
• Observes and monitors patient(s) throughout procedure(s); advises of any abnormal indicators.
• Collects, prepares, and/or transports specimens for processing.
• Evaluate completeness of specimens/specimen requests. Perform manual computer procedures for test requesting and canceling tests ordered as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all government, industry, or institutional regulatory guidelines.
• Performs support duties such as answering phones, assisting with inventory and records management.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of special handling of specimens required for most tests performed by the laboratory. 
• Ability to learn aseptic technique as applied to the techniques to assist technicians with patients. 
• Must possess the skills needed to perform phlebotomy, including micro collection techniques. 
• Ability to learn age-specific psychosocial needs of patients of all ages as it relates to phlebotomy. 
• Must be able to access parent cooperation when drawing a child or assess need for special kindness when drawing a compromised adult. 
• Ability to learn non-verbal cues in communicating/interacting with patients of all ages. This includes exhibiting kindness and caring attitude when working with patients of all ages. 
• Basic first aid skills, good communication skills, and always exhibit a professional attitude. 
• Must be able to operate equipment in the work area including mechanical transport devices, computer terminals, centrifuges, telephones and filing systems. 
• Must possess good organizational skills.    

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.  Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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