Client Office Phlebotomist

Overview

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, phlebotomy position located at a client site in Glenview. Must be able to work Monday through Friday 9am - 5:30pm.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

• Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards and in accordance with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates AIDET model and optimizes patient safety to reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Receives and reviews physician orders; ensures that all necessary information is included for appropriate lab services. Enters accurate orders for lab tests in accordance with department policies, protocols and procedures.
• Provides post-phlebotomy patient care and maintains effective patient communication.
• Processes specimens in a timely manner to ensure stability and integrity of samples including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and packaging for transport in accordance with established protocols and policies.
• Reviews refrigerator temperatures and QC/QA records; reports findings to supervisor or manager as appropriate.
• Operates and maintains equipment pertinent to the job; follows up on outstanding orders and communicates results as appropriate.
• Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to biohazard waste procedures.
• Performs lab-related clerical duties including order entry, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval, and use of medical record systems; assists with inventory and equipment sanitation.
• Uses resources efficiently and participates in efforts to reduce costs and streamline processes.
• Adheres to continuing education expectations and completes competency assessments.
• Demonstrates teamwork and professional conduct; applies critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

• 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, or CMA certification.

Preferred:

• 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.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for 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

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.