Job Title: Phlebotomist II

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist II with proficiency in performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, and decontaminating equipment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting and storing specimens following established procedures, explaining the venipuncture process to patients, and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. This role requires someone who can demonstrate proper techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles and handle pediatric patients comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collections clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Understand and follow all physicians' orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Verify test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples at required temperatures.
• Accurately label and place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes.
• Follow specific procedures to maintain the integrity of specimens during transport.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to address inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in blood draw, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and laboratory procedures.
• Certified Phlebotomist with active IL phlebotomy certification.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab, ambulatory setting, or hospital setting.
• High draw volume experience.
• Comfortable with drawing blood from pediatric patients independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Work Environment

The position requires the ability to float with varied hours to cover multiple territories, including Gurnee (home base), Waukegan, North Chicago, Highland Park, Round Lake Beach, Zion, Libertyville, Deerfield, Kenosha, Hayward, Lake Forest, Grayslake, Lindenhurst, and Lake Bluff. The work schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, any 9 hours between 8am to 8pm. The specific hours will vary as some clinics start and end at different times.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

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 North Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $21 - $23