Phlebotomist - Inpatient Evenings

Position: Phlebotomist - Inpatient, Full-Time, Evenings

Title

Phlebotomist — Inpatient, Full‑Time, Evenings

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Salary Range

$19.81 – $25.75 per hour (rate depends on experience, qualifications, and internal equity; union positions follow collective bargaining guidelines)

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment per year ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Well‑Being Fund per year ($125 part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Description

The Phlebotomist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine. The role adheres to organizational ethics, compliance, policies, and all regulatory standards.

The Phlebotomist provides expert phlebotomy services, demonstrates excellent customer service, and collaborates with a high‑performing team that puts “Patients First.”

Key responsibilities include venipuncture collection, specimen processing, order entry in multiple systems, verification of test results, patient information retrieval, lab reception, and clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age‑related standards and departmental policies.
• Use the AIDET model, optimize patient safety, and reduce chances of medical errors.
• Review and enter physician orders, ensuring all necessary information is included and entered accurately.
• Communicate post‑phlebotomy patient care and provide appropriate patient communication.
• Process specimens promptly, labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and packaging in accordance with protocols.
• Record refrigerator temperatures, perform QC/QA, and report concerns via the Corrective Action Log.
• Maintain equipment operation, follow up on manifest logs, and communicate specimen procurement issues.
• Maintain a safe work environment, handle biohazard waste, and store items properly.
• Perform lab clerical duties: order entry, test result verification, patient data retrieval, inventory management, filing, and sanitizing equipment.
• Use resources efficiently, participate in cost‑saving and process‑streamlining initiatives.
• Complete continuing education and sign off on competency assessments.
• Collaborate within a team, provide professional assistance to others.
• Use critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve challenging situations.
• Adhere to all ethical business practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization, or training from a phlebotomy school/medical institution, or at least one year of phlebotomy experience in a health‑care setting, or CMA certification.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patients.
• Experience with lab specimen handling, transferring specimens, and operating a centrifuge.
• Familiarity with medical EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts background checks, including criminal history, for all new hires and selected internal transfers. Authorization is required upon offer and results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis in compliance with applicable laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

AI tools may be used in parts of the candidate review process for this position, but all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider – Wellness and Fitness Services;
Hospitals and Health Care

Contact

Refer to the Northwestern Medicine careers site for application details.

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