Phlebotomist

Overview

• Department:
  Laboratory
• Schedule:
  
  9:30 pm-6am, alternating 3 shifts one week and 2 shifts the following week, every other weekend and rotating holidays.
• Facility:
  Prime Healthcare St Joseph Hospital
• Location:
  
  Joliet, IL 60435

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I primarily performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and works under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. The PT I:
1) Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
2) Possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
3) Demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
4) Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
5) Processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens.
6) Processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
7) Stocks routine supplies.
8) Maintains cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas.
9) Processes or loads specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures.
10) May assist with picking up samples at hospital/OR, assisting lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis, putting away samples, assisting pathology, inventory, replenishing supplies, ordering supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.
11) Performs other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager/director.

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Current and valid state certification preferred.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.00 to $23.17.

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Part Time < 60

Nights

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