Phlebotomist - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago Medicine

The University of Chicago Medicine

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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Description:

Join a world-class academic healthcare system,
University of Chicago Medicine, as a
Phlebotomist, on the
Outpatient Phlebotomy team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing blood at UChicago Medicine under mínimal supervision. At UChicago Medicine, quality diagnostic testing is coupled with exceptional customer service.

Our laboratory provides a full array of testing services to support your patient care at whatever level you may require, helping to make the process seamless for you and your patients.

Job Summary
The phlebotomist will draw inpatients, outpatients, and emergency room patients.

The phlebotomist will perform venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise, precision, and in a customer service oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures.

The phlebotomist will prepare collected specimens for courier pick-up which may include centrifugation.

The phlebotomist will order supplies and stock the blood draw area while maintaining a clean, safe, and sterile working environment.

This role will be responsible for drawing blood from the adult non-critical care units in Mitchell Hospital and the mother/baby unit and nursery under mínimal supervision.

Includes patient verification and generation of specimen collection labels via the Lattice handheld system.

Essential Job Functions

Performs venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise and in a customer service oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures
Properly packages specimens for delivery through pneumatic tube system
Stocks blood drawing carts and keep cart and area clean, safe, and sterile
Use of handheld system to identify patients, indicate specimen collection status, and generate specimen collection labels.
Stocks blood drawing area and keeps areas clean, safe, and sterile
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required QualificationsHigh school diploma- Training in phlebotomy from an accredited program; one-two 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 required- Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and document appropriately- Ability to perform in stressful situations; handle large volumes of patients within narrow timeframes- Ability to stand, stoop, push, lift and walk distances up to 6 city blocks in length- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

Phlebotomy (ASCP) certification/eligibility preferred

Position Details

Job Type/

FTE:
Full Time

Shift: Days 9:30am6:00pm
Unit/Department: OP Phlebotomy
CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC's COVID19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the preemployment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a preemployment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire._

Why Join Us:

We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitmentwith patients and with each other.

We're in this together:
working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion._
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Bring your career to the next level at a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine. Take advantage of all we have to offer and #BringYourPassiontotheForefront._
The University of Chicago Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics._