Phlebotomist

Location: Float throughout the Waukegan and Chicago, IL area |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site; hours vary between 8am-7:30pm depending on location covered |
Compensation: Mileage expenses paid; benefits available

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract assignment with potential for permanent placement. This role supports multiple locations across the Waukegan and Chicago area and plays a key part in ensuring accurate specimen collection, handling, and patient care.

• Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately
• Centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures
• Update patient information in accordance with established procedures
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and/or other specimen collection process (e.g., urine or fecal) to patients
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand and follow physicians' orders
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy
• Package specimens for transport, maintaining required temperature and proper container/tube use
• Follow protocol-specific procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transport
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Troubleshoot issues, assist with training, and make workflow recommendations

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation required

• Mileage expenses paid
• Benefits available

This is a contract opportunity with potential for permanent placement, offering mileage reimbursement and available benefits while covering multiple locations in the Waukegan and Chicago area.