Phlebotomist/Part-Time/Days/Sherman

Part-time phlebotomist position in the ACL Laboratories - Sherman Support Services department at Advocate Sherman Hospital. 20 hours per week, day shift with variable start times from 4-6 am, alternating weekends and minimum two holidays a year.

Responsibilities

Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety; Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement; Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol; Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary; Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times; Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol; Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests; Answers and screens telephone calls; Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment; Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers; Receives and sorts specimens; Responds to additional specimen procurement requests via pager or other means; Orders and verifies test requests; Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol; Reviews various pending and management reports; Generates and distributes reports; Provides assistance in support of Billing and other business functions; Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy and data entry; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; 1 year phlebotomy experience, preferred; Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications; Keyboarding and typing skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Good listening skills; Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job; Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs; Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs; Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday; Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed; Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Benefits Eligible: Yes