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Carle Health

Offers integrated, personalized healthcare across campuses

Phlebotomist - Proctor Laboratory

Full-TimeDeadline 10/7/27
$18.65 - $30.21/hr
Entry
Peoria, IL, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryDiagnostics & Laboratory Professionals
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Responsibilities
  • Procure clinical specimens by collecting, transporting, ordering, labeling, and processing them, along with other assigned support duties.
  • Collect and transport clinical specimens accurately and promptly according to established procedures; identify patients properly before collection.
  • Collect specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection, label them legibly with initials, date, and time, and maintain a low specimen rejection rate.
  • Expedite STAT and other high-priority specimens, collect specimens promptly, and follow up with appropriate staff about incomplete or delayed collections and uncollected specimens.
  • Communicate patient concerns, testing delays, and questions to nursing staff, and communicate delays in collection, transport, or processing to patients and providers.
  • Transport specimens according to established handling protocols, including requirements such as ice or protection from light.
  • Follow Carle Health safety and HIPAA policies; verify specimen requirements or handling when unfamiliar with a test.
  • Use the test catalogue and perform patient instruction, glucose solution administration, and blood collection for glucose tolerance testing according to protocol.
  • Perform electrocardiogram testing in outpatient facilities according to standards.
  • Collect blood, urine, stool, semen, nasal and throat swabs, specialty and send-out tests, pediatric draws, sputum, and breath-test specimens within the phlebotomist scope of practice.
  • Apply age-specific care guidelines when collecting specimens from elderly patients over 65, adult patients, neonates, children, and adolescents, including age-specific blood collection volumes.
  • Support patients’ dignity and sense of control by addressing them by name, facing them, speaking clearly without shouting, explaining procedures slowly and clearly, and allowing as much control as possible.
  • Take care when moving or bending patients’ arms or hands, remove bandages carefully to prevent skin damage, and provide detailed and repeated explanations of the procedure and what is being done.
  • Return bed rails to the raised position after procedures when they were lowered.
  • For toddlers, explain the sequence of events, avoid restraint when possible, and encourage them with confidence-building comments.
  • For preschoolers, explain when pain may occur, reassure them that the procedure is to help rather than punish, encourage verbal protest instead of physical resistance, and perform procedures promptly to reduce anxiety.
  • For children and adolescents, explain the procedure and allow them to use their own routine for dealing with fear or pain, in an atmosphere where they can express distress.
  • Assist other units or locations with patients who are difficult to draw and telephone other units about patient encounters, including escort, imaging, respiratory, and registration.
  • Process and prepare clinical specimens for analysis according to established procedures and certification standards, maintaining specimen integrity and prioritizing processing by urgency.
  • Match barcode labels to specimens on receipt; ensure patient information, initials, and other required information are properly labeled, including on aliquoted specimens.
  • Operate centrifuges according to standard operating procedures; sort specimens by testing site or analyzer and deliver them to the correct location.
  • Process and distribute specimens according to priority, including STAT, TS, and RT priorities, and complete processing promptly.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on label printers, centrifuges, and other processing equipment, or submit the correct work order.
  • Store specimens according to protocol, verify unfamiliar handling requirements before processing, and locate and retrieve stored specimens for additional testing.
  • Perform computer operations and order entry accurately and completely, including entering collected specimen data using SPR and CLN to log specimens as received in the laboratory.
  • Frequently monitor workload lists for uncollected or pending specimens, follow up on pending collection orders before the end of the shift, order additional tests according to the Add-On protocol, and cancel tests according to protocol.
  • Register patients accurately in the Laboratory Information System and order tests accurately in LIS/PCS (Patient Care System).
  • Effectively communicate information and share knowledge promptly with peers, managers, and internal or external customers.
  • Respond promptly to patient requests or direct patients to appropriate personnel, follow proper telephone etiquette, and telephone physicians’ offices for basic patient information or order clarification.
  • Train new personnel or students and support the section while colleagues are engaged in training.
  • Follow up on problems, questions, and concerns or relay information to the appropriate lead or manager; perform support duties and training needed for consistent daily section operations.
  • Provide phlebotomy services at Carle Health inpatient and outpatient locations and cover position responsibilities as requested or scheduled.
  • Monitor consumable inventory, restock supplies, unload shipments, and alert appropriate personnel when supplies are low and need reordering.
  • Keep work areas clean and orderly, clean work surfaces, use spill cleanup procedures when necessary, and dispose of specimen containers, sharps, and other contaminated items in the designated bags and barrels.

About the company

Carle Health operates a regional health system in Illinois with eight hospitals, affiliated teaching institutions, and about 16,000 team members. It provides personalized medical care by coordinating hospital, primary, and specialty services along with education and research to support patients. It differentiates itself by integrating clinical care with education and research across its network to offer coordinated access to a wide range of specialists. Its goal is to deliver dependable, high-quality health care and support healthier outcomes through coordinated care and collaboration.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Urbana, Illinois

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Carle approved a $45 million Richland Memorial expansion in Olney during May 2026.
  • Bloomington approved Carle’s development agreement on March 10, 2026, unlocking long-term campus growth.
  • Angie Hatfield Marker’s August 2026 philanthropy promotion supports the $60 million campaign.

What critics are saying

  • Carle laid off 612 Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare workers during the 2025-2026 winddown.
  • Ending insurance lines by 2026 removes diversification and exposes Carle to hospital margin pressure.
  • If payer integration fails, Carle loses leverage, data, and cross-subsidy economics versus rivals.

What makes Carle Health unique

  • Carle Health unites hospitals, clinics, and insurance under one vertically integrated Illinois system.
  • In 2026, Carle merged Methodist and Proctor hospitals for Greater Peoria coordination.
  • Carle’s 2026 AMGA Acclaim Award recognized maternal-child home visiting and retention work.

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Central Illinois Proud
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Program to offer free mammograms in Central Illinois.

Program to offer free mammograms in Central Illinois. Posted: Oct 7, 2026 / 02:51 PM CDT Updated: Oct 7, 2026 / 02:51 PM CDT TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - The Tazewell County Health Department announced it will partner with Carle Health for the 25th annual Free Mammogram Day. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 16 at three area healthcare facilities, said Mike Smith, a Tazewell County Health Department spokesman. These will be at the Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Carle Health Pekin Hospital and Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria. The mammograms will be available to any uninsured or underinsured woman aged 40 to 64. Smith said this event is funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health's Breast & Cervical Cancer Program. This program helps detect signs of cancer early, which greatly improves the chances of a positive outcome. Smith also said that the Murray Baker Bridge will be turned pink from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10 to help raise awareness for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Becker's Hospital Review
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HCA taps assistant CFO for 2 South Carolina hospitals.

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Bay Business News
Oct 2nd, 2026
USA Health adds trauma/critical care surgeon.

USA Health adds trauma/critical care surgeon. USA Health is expanding its surgical services with the addition of Dr. Daniel P. Suarez, a trauma and critical care surgeon within the Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery. Suarez brings extensive experience in trauma surgery, acute care surgery and surgical critical care to University and Providence hospitals. His expertise includes advanced life-support techniques in the intensive care unit, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Before joining USA Health, Suarez served at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, as an acute care general surgeon, trauma surgeon and critical care physician. Suarez is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, where he also completed his residency in general surgery. During his training, he received the Chief Resident Teaching Award, Highest Senior American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination Score, Excellence in Hernia Repair Award and recognition for Excellence in Trauma Care. He completed his fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Carle Health
Sep 24th, 2026
Benchmarking drives environmental sustainability at Carle Health.

Benchmarking drives environmental sustainability at Carle Health. 09/24/2026 In June 2026, Carle Health was awarded the Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth, recognizing efforts to improve the environmental performance of all eight system hospitals. Practice Greenhealth is the leading healthcare sustainability organization that works directly with hospitals and health systems to deliver healthcare-specific environmental solutions. "This award celebrates our commitment to environmental sustainability and the achievement of key milestones in reducing our environmental footprint while supporting the delivery of world-class healthcare," said Anthony Corso, sustainability and energy manager, Carle Health. Celebrating advancements in sustainability highlights the importance of innovation and continuous improvement that lies at the heart of this work. The Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards Program allows healthcare organizations to benchmark their facilities' performance in the key areas of energy, water and waste. Benchmarking is essential because it offers a standard reference point for comparison. The Practice Greenhealth awards program allows Carle Health to measure each hospital's performance and compare them to other hospitals within the same service area and of similar size. Without benchmarking to provide context, identifying areas for improvement is just a guessing game. Benchmarking drives better decision making and allocation of resources by providing key insights into efficiency, innovation and cost effectiveness. It increases accountability and helps the system become better stewards of natural resources and the environment. With the right tools, benchmarking becomes a process that turns numbers into clear action plans with achievable goals for improvement. "We understand our patients' health is tied to the environment, and as a community partner, we need to be mindful of our impact," Nick Crompton, vice president, construction and facility services, Carle Health, said. "As we plan for the future, we will continue to prioritize sustainability within our facilities and services to create a healthier and more equitable future." Practice Greenhealth states that more hospitals and health systems are tracking emissions, setting sustainability goals, and reporting meaningful cost savings as a result. In August, they delivered custom reports comparing sustainability data from the eight Carle Health hospitals to data from more than 700 other hospitals nationwide that participated in the 2026 awards program. With energy costs and peak demand charges on the rise, improving energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important. The average Carle Health hospital Energy Use Intensity (EUI), a measure of energy consumption relative to size, outperforms 71 percent of other health systems that reported their EUI data. "As trusted partners in healthcare, we understand that when we care for the environment, we contribute to a healthier community," James Leonard, MD, president and chief executive officer, Carle Health, said. "By prioritizing sustainability, we act as good stewards of our resources and demonstrate our active commitment to our communities' health." Carle Health sustainability efforts are generously supported by donations to Carle Health Center for Philanthropy. To learn more about ongoing initiatives at Carle Health, visit carle.org.

Peoria Standard
Aug 21st, 2026
Angie Hatfield Marker appointed Vice President of Carle Health Center for Philanthropy.

Angie Hatfield Marker appointed Vice President of Carle Health Center for Philanthropy. Carle Health has named Angie Hatfield Marker as Vice President of the Carle Health Center for Philanthropy, advancing the health system's commitment to growing philanthropic support for care, innovation, and community health across all regions it serves, according to an Aug. 21 announcement. Hatfield Marker, who is currently executive director of development and campaigns at Carle Health, will begin her new role on Oct. 18. She was selected after an extensive search and will succeed Beth Katsinas, who plans to retire on Oct. 30 after nearly a decade leading the philanthropy center. The organization said Katsinas has played a pivotal role in its growth. The leadership transition comes as Carle Health continues expanding opportunities to connect donors and communities with priorities that impact patients and families throughout the system. This includes The Campaign for Carle Health, a five-year initiative aiming to raise $60 million in support of priorities across the organization. James C. Leonard, MD, President and CEO of Carle Health, said: "At its heart, philanthropy is about people coming together to improve the lives of others. Beth has helped shape a culture of generosity that has strengthened care across Carle Health and created opportunities for countless patients and families. We are grateful for her leadership and the foundation she has built. Angie brings a collaborative approach, a deep understanding of our organization and a proven ability to bring people together around opportunities to make a difference. I am confident she will continue to strengthen philanthropy across Carle Health and lead this work into its next chapter." Hatfield Marker brings more than 25 years of experience in strategy and leadership roles within healthcare philanthropy. At Carle Health, she has led campaign strategies, fundraising performance management efforts, pipeline development initiatives, cross-regional coordination projects - and helped secure over $8 million in philanthropic support during her tenure. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve Carle Health in this new role and humbled to build on the strong foundation Beth and our Center for Philanthropy team have created," Hatfield Marker said. "Philanthropy is rooted in relationships with our team members, volunteers, donors and community partners, and I'm excited to continue strengthening those relationships together." As part of her new responsibilities as Vice President, Hatfield Marker will lead philanthropic strategy throughout Carle Health by working with teams across regions alongside donors and communities to reinforce impact from patient care innovation through community programs and services designed both inside and outside hospital and clinic walls.