Phlebotomy Specialist
2 months ago
Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Northwestern Medicine
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join our team at Northwestern Medicine. As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for collecting blood samples from patients and processing them for laboratory testing.
Key Responsibilities- Collect blood samples from patients using aseptic techniques and following established protocols.
- Process blood samples for laboratory testing, including labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting.
- Enter accurate orders for lab tests in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Communicate with patients and healthcare providers to ensure accurate and timely testing.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to biohazard waste procedures and proper storage and disposal of biohazardous waste.
- Perform lab-related clerical duties, including order entry, verification of test result receipt, and patient information retrieval.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution.
- One or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting or CMA certification.
- Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient types.
- Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge.
- Familiarity with medical EMR systems.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.