Phlebotomist II

at NorthShore University Health System in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Highlights:
Position: Phlebotomist II
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, Rotating Weekends 8 hour shifts between hours of 7:00am to 8:00pm
Required Travel: Yes

What you will need:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Basic knowledge of computer systems required.
Certification in approved school of phlebotomy or equivalent preferred.
Current CPR certification or must obtain within 6 months of employment.
ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.
If responsible for collecting Nursing Homes, must possess a valid Illinois class "D" driver's license and satisfy the annual Drivers Motor Vehicle verification review.
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

I. GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reports to the Laboratory Director with accountability to the Lab Support Services Supervisor, Lab Support Services Manager and the Chief Phlebotomist. Performs venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks and other specimen collection methods according to departmental and Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) policies and procedures for inpatients, hospital outpatients, client sites and/or nursing home clients.

II. REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:

Phlebotomist I (0808) - Hospital Staff - In-patient, Out-Patient and Nursing Homes

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat all age groups of patients from neonatal to geriatric; implements treatment based on the developmental stages of the patient. Performs venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, POC testing and other specimen collection according to policy and procedure. Identifies correct patient before collecting specimen; labels all specimens accurately before leaving the patient. Completes phlebotomy procedure and specimen process for all timed specimen pick-ups, STATs and special lab orders within established time limits.

Identifies Medicare patients requesting services potentially not covered by the Medicare Plan according to compliance regulations; completes an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) when indicated for non-covered services prior to providing services

Processes and documents verbal and written lab orders and standing orders in accordance with regulatory standards and hospital policy.

Correctly identifies patients before specimen collection and labels all specimens accurately before leaving patient bedside using the Rover device when appropriate. Provides compassionate patient care by employing hospital customer service methods and practices. Appropriately responds to questions and concerns of patients and their families. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Prepares, processes, handles, stores and packages specimens appropriately. Centrifuges specimens and transfers specimens into tubes or other designated containers as necessary. Accurately administers appropriate reagents for glucose and D-xylose tests. Performs point-of-care testing as required. Transports specimen to the laboratory. Instructs out-patients on timed testing procedures, distributes supplies, prepares and records collected specimens.

Performs order entry, logging and documentation as required. Maintains all records such as: logs, workload records, requisitions, etc. accurately and in a neat and organized manner. Utilizes hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform assigned duties. Performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and communicates problems to appropriate contacts.

Monitors supply quantities, restocks storeroom and outpatient areas. Notifies designated contacts of inventory needs.

Serves as a resource to other Phlebotomists and team members and assists in training.

Practices appropriate Standard Precautions as described in Infection Control and Prevention Activities. Adheres to all other departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.

Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies and procedures.

Phlebotomist II (0489) - Draw sites, NCH and client based

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat all age groups of patients from neonatal to geriatric; implements treatment based on the developmental stages of the patient. Performs venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, POC testing (if offered at the draw site location), and other specimen collection according to policy and procedure. Instructs the patient in the collection of urine specimens and other patient collected... For full info follow application link.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.