NWIN Phlebotomist - Registry

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Medical Group, as a Phlebotomist at our Chesterton, NWIN clinic. Here, you will work with our Multispecialty Clinic team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. 

In this role, a Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing blood from outpatients under minimal supervision. Includes patient and order verification, generation of specimen collection labels, and instruction for random urine collection.

Essential Job Functions 

• Performs venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise and in a customer service oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures
• Conducts on-site laboratory tests on specimens as required
• Properly prepares, labels and packages specimens for delivery through pneumatic tube system
• Stocks blood drawing area and inventories supplies for reordering.
• Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures
• Administers glucose tolerance tests and schedules subsequent draws according to dosage times
• Provides accurate collection instructions for random urine specimens and process according to policies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Training in phlebotomy from an accredited program; 3-4 years of practical experience with references
• Thorough knowledge of asepsis; manual dexterity and accuracy
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to utilize institutional computer systems
• Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and document appropriately, perform in stressful situations; handle large volumes of patients within narrow timeframes (up to 75-100 patients per day)
• Ability to stand, stoop, push, lift and walk distances up to 6 city blocks in length, and ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment
• Current CPR certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
• Certification as medical assistant
• National certification through American Medical Technologists as a registered phlebotomy technician

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Registry/PRN 0.1 FTE
• Shift: Days - 7:30am-4:00pm 
• Work Location: Onsite - Chesterton
• Unit/Department: Chesterton Cardiology Clinic
• CBA Code: Non-Union