Client Office Phlebotomist-Part-time Days SW

Part-time, 30 hours per week, phlebotomy position located at a client site in Marion, IA. The Client Office Phlebotomist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards; Provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care; Identifies need for patient medical assistance and call code as appropriate; Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records; Use manual requisitions and labels specimens appropriately; Label and process specimens according to established protocols and policies; Must effectively procure blood specimens from infant, adult, geriatric, and wheelchair bound patients; Requests/obtains written physician orders and accurately orders laboratory tests in computer system(s); Follows TJC National Patient Safety goals in regard to two patient identifiers and handwashing; Performs clerical duties directly related to handling and processing of lab specimens; Performs clerical work; faxing, printing, filing, reviewing, and verbally releasing laboratory results; Travel to additional sites when needed

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution, or one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting; Must be able to work Monday through Thursday 8am - 2:30pm and Friday 8am - 12pm

Nice to have

Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient types; Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge; Familiar with medical EMR systems; Knowledge of medical terminology; Bilingual skills

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Wide range of benefits covering physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events