What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist, Full-Time, Days position at University of Chicago Medicine?
Job Description
Join a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Phlebotomist, at our Cottage Grove location. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing blood at UChicago Medicine under minimal 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 minimal 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 Qualifications
High 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 - 8:00am-4:30pm
- Work Location: Onsite
- Unit/Department: Cottage Grove Multispecialty
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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 commitment… with 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, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine 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.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment 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 pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
