Phlebotomist

Overview

Are you a compassionate, friendly healthcare professional with a passion for patient care looking to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients? Illinois CancerCare is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist to join our dedicated clinical team. This is a Monday–Friday position with no weekends or major holidays, offering a strong work-life balance.

Pay & Benefits
Pay Range: $16.00 – $24.00/hour
(Based on experience, education, and other factors)
•    Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
•    Special wellness programs – Maven, HingeHealth, Livongo, Vitality, and Wondr
•    401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
•    Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
•    Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
•    Paid time off and holidays
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•    Discounts through our Perks Program

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
  Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in-house and in-coming reports.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.
•  Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
• Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Travel to outside clinics as needed or requested.
• Perform all other duties as requested or required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
•    High School Diploma required
•    One year of phlebotomy experience
•    ASCP or other approved professional association certification preferred
•    Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification preferred

Preferred Skills
•    Skilled in both straight sticks and butterfly draws
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to build rapport with patients in a clinical setting
•    Previous hospital or oncology experience is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles.