Job Title: Phlebotomist II

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist II to perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, decontaminate, and update patient information. The candidate will collect and store specimens according to established procedures and explain the venipuncture and other specimen collection processes clearly and courteously. The role requires demonstrating techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles, understanding physicians' orders, and ensuring proper labeling and transport of specimens.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store specimen samples according to required temperature.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
• Float to various client sites and perform blood draws on all patients.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Blood draw
• Venipuncture
• Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Strong newborn/pediatric-geriatric draw experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification in IL
• Reliable means of transportation
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (nice to have)

Work Environment

The Phlebotomist II must be able to travel to all locations in the designated territory which includes Joliet, Merrionette Park, Palos Park, Mokena, Palos Heights, New Lenox, Erie Division, Evanstan, Waukegan, Oak Brook, and surrounding areas. The candidate must be available Monday-Friday as early as 6 am, with typical shifts being 9 am-6 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and as late as 7:30 pm on Wednesdays. Weekend hours are 8 am-12 pm, with rotating weekends.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Joliet,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2025.

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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.

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Salary : $20 - $23