Phlebotomist II

Phlebotomist II

The role of a Phlebotomist II involves assisting in various tasks related to blood and specimen collection, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collections in a clear and courteous manner.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Understand and execute physicians' orders accurately.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at required temperatures.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to address inquiries.

Essential

Skills:

• Phlebotomy
• Blood draw
• Venipuncture
• Pediatric specimen collection
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the relevant state
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-4 years of experience in a related field

Work Environment:

The position is based in Itasca or Tinley Park, depending on the applicant's residence. The role involves floating to various locations including Chicago, Tinley Park, Blue Island, Des Plaines, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Bloomingdale, Chicago Heights, and West Chicago. Work hours are scheduled between 7am to 9pm from Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays with varying hours. The work environment is dynamic, requiring flexibility in scheduling within these hours.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Itasca, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Itasca, IL.

Final date to receive applications:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.