Phlebotomist - Registry in Chicago, Illinois at Community First Medical Center

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.

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.

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.