Client Office Phlebotomist- RM

Overview

Join to apply for the Client Office Phlebotomist-Full-time Days RM role at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
. This is a full-time phlebotomy position located at a client site in Oak Brook.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with typical hours Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm.

• Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards and in accordance with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates AIDET model and optimizes patient safety to reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Receives and reviews physician orders; ensures that all necessary information is included for appropriate lab services. Enters accurate orders for lab tests in accordance with department policies, protocols and procedures.
• Communicates with patients, provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care.
• Processes specimens in a timely manner to ensure stability and integrity of samples including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and packaging specimens for transport in accordance with established protocols and policies.
• Reviews/records refrigerator temperatures and QC/QA records; reports findings to supervisor or manager.
• Understands the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the job; follows up with all outstanding orders and communicates draws/charges/results as appropriate.
• Communicates and notifies Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement for optimal care.
• Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to biohazard waste procedures; ensures proper storage and timely pickup of biohazardous waste.
• Performs lab-related clerical duties including order entry, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval, and use of email and medical record systems; maintains supply inventory and sanitizes equipment as necessary.
• Uses department resources efficiently; participates in efforts to reduce costs and streamline work processes.
• Adheres to continuing education expectations; completes and signs off on competency assessments.
• Demonstrates teamwork and professional communication; applies critical thinking and sound judgment to investigate and resolve challenging situations.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution, or 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.
• Familiar with medical EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

• Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
• Background Check:
  Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. You will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form if offered a position.
• Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: AI tools may be used in portions of the candidate review process; all employment decisions will be made by a person.
• Sign-on Bonus Eligibility:
  Internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. New graduates may be eligible depending on the job family.