Phlebotomist

Department BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Testing About the Department The Chicago Center of HIV Elimination, embedded within the University of Chicago's main campus in Hyde Park, is located in Chicago's HIV epicenter. Of the 20 neighborhoods in the city with high annual HIV diagnosis rates (greater than 40 per 100,000), 13 of them are no more than eight miles from the University of Chicago.

This area includes 4 of the 6 communities with the highest annual diagnosis rates in the city (Washington Park, West Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing and South Shore). Our position within the hardest hit neighborhoods in Chicago provides unique opportunities to advance HIV testing and prevention interventions locally, providing tangible results to those most affected and to improve the lives of those living with and without HIV infection.

CCHE seeks to eliminate new HIV transmission events over the next 30 years (from 2011 to 2041) by using network science to target and integrate prevention as well as create structural and community-specific interventions.

Job Summary The Phlebotomist will specialize in LGB (lesbian, gay and bisexual) and TGNC (transgender and gender non-conforming) services as it relates to STI and HIV testing and network services. Candidates will work in a sex-positive and LGBTQ affirming environment, are expected to actively pursue required knowledge and skills for professional development, and expected to stay informed about the resources available on the south side of Chicago that serve our population and inform the team on opportunities for collaboration.

The Phlebotomist will be a part of the Testing team and will engage with clients over the phone and in person. This position is grant funded. Responsibilities
* Support drop in and outreach-based STI and HIV testing services, specifically phlebotomy for community members seeing HIV and STI testing.
* Properly document all testing encounters; this includes: consent for testing, releases of information, screening for 'risk factors,' HIV pre and post-test counseling.
* Pre-screen individuals for research projects that are connected to a testing encounter as well as pre-screen for supportive service needs that clients may have.
* Support outreach projects, ballroom-focused outreach projects, and club-focused outreach projects. Some evenings and weekends required to support events.
* Assists in performing a range of patient care processes and procedures, such as preparing patients' charts, measuring and recording patient vital signs, and assisting patients on/off stretchers, wheelchairs, and/or exam tables.
* Uses considerable on-the-job training to complete a variety of typical medical assignments-such as scheduling tests, procedures and referrals, and expediting medical results, notes, or letters.
* Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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- Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

* Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black and Latino community members.
* Experience providing HIV/STI treatment and/or prevention. Preferred Competencies
* Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong knowledge of Chicago social service resources.
* Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility.
* Creativity.
* Ability to manage stressful situations.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
* Ability and/or willingness to provide HIV/STI treatment, education, and prevention in non-traditional settings (community venues).
* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to…