Phlebotomist

Overview

Pride Health is hiring an Entry Level Phlebotomist to support our client’s medical facility based in Lincolnwood IL 60712
. This is a 3 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Location:
Lincolnwood IL 60712

Duration: 3 months Contract (Possibilities of extension)/Contract to hire

Shift: Mon, Tues. 9-2pm, Wed, Thurs. 9-5pm, Fri 9-4pm

Pay rate: $23-25/hr. on w2/
* Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications

We are seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in performing a variety of duties including blood draws, specimen collection, maintain patient comfort, trust, and confidentiality and ensuring accurate specimen labeling and processing. Additionally, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations are integral to this position.

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws accurately and safely while following established clinical and laboratory procedures to ensure specimen quality and patient safety.
• Prepare, label, handle, and process specimens correctly for laboratory testing, ensuring proper identification, storage, and transport in compliance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Interact directly with patients, explaining procedures in a clear and compassionate manner to reduce anxiety, build trust, and provide a positive patient experience.
• Maintain strict adherence to infection control, safety, and PPE protocols, including proper disposal of sharp and biohazard materials.
• Accurately document patient information and specimen data in laboratory information systems and on required forms to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Verify patient identity and test orders prior to specimen collection to prevent errors and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
• Manage patient flow efficiently, ensuring minimal wait times while maintaining quality of care and attention to detail.
• Respond professionally to patient questions or concerns and escalate issues appropriately when necessary.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff, supervisors, and healthcare providers to support timely testing and reporting of results.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area, ensuring equipment and supplies are stocked, functional, and properly maintained.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification (required or preferred), such as:
  Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
• State license if applicable
• CPR certification (sometimes preferred)

• 1-3 years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.
• 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.
• Customer service in a retail or service environment highly preferred.

Pride Global offers eligible employees’ comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs.

Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.