NWIN Phlebotomist - Registry

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Medical Group, as a Phlebotomist at our Chesterton, NWIN clinic. Here, you will work with our Multispecialty Clinic team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. 

In this role, a Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing blood from outpatients under minimal supervision. Includes patient and order verification, generation of specimen collection labels, and instruction for random urine collection.

Essential Job Functions 

• Performs venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise and in a customer service oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures
• Conducts on-site laboratory tests on specimens as required
• Properly prepares, labels and packages specimens for delivery through pneumatic tube system
• Stocks blood drawing area and inventories supplies for reordering.
• Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures
• Administers glucose tolerance tests and schedules subsequent draws according to dosage times
• Provides accurate collection instructions for random urine specimens and process according to policies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Training in phlebotomy from an accredited program; 3-4 years of practical experience with references
• Thorough knowledge of asepsis; manual dexterity and accuracy
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to utilize institutional computer systems
• Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and document appropriately, perform in stressful situations; handle large volumes of patients within narrow timeframes (up to 75-100 patients per day)
• Ability to stand, stoop, push, lift and walk distances up to 6 city blocks in length, and ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment
• Current CPR certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
• Certification as medical assistant
• National certification through American Medical Technologists as a registered phlebotomy technician

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Registry/PRN 0.1 FTE
• Shift: Days - 7:30am-4:00pm 
• Work Location: Onsite - Chesterton
• Unit/Department: Multispecialty Clinic
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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