Phlebotomist, Nursing Phlebotomy Inpatient Department Part Time

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system University of Chicago Medicine as a Inpatient Phlebotomist in the Nursing Inpatient Phlebotomydepartment. Here you will beresponsible for drawing blood at UChicago Medicine under minimal supervision. At UChicago Medicine quality diagnostic testing is coupled with exceptional customer service. Our laboratory provides a full array of testing services to support your patient care at whatever level you may require helping to make the process seamless for you and your patients. This department is in the Nursing Inpatient Phlebotomy Department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The phlebotomist will perform venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise precision and in a customer service-oriented fashion adhering to all established policies and procedures. The phlebotomist will prepare collected specimens for courier pick-up which may include phlebotomist will order supplies and stock the blood draw area while maintaining a clean safe and sterile working environment. This role will be responsible for drawing blood from the adult non-critical care units in Mitchell Hospital and the mother/baby unit and nursery under minimal supervision. Includes patient verification and generation of specimen collection labels via the Lattice handheld system.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise and in a customer service-oriented fashion adhering to all established policies and procedures
• Properly packages specimens for delivery through pneumatic tube system
• Stocks blood drawing area and keeps areas clean safe and sterile
• Administers glucose tolerance tests and schedules subsequent draws according to dosage times
• Provides accurate collection instructions for random urine specimens and process according to policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Training in phlebotomy from an accredited program
• One-two years of practical phlebotomy experience with references
• Thorough knowledge of asepsis; manual dexterity and accuracy
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to utilize institutional computer systems
• Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with patients colleagues and other healthcare workers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and document appropriately perform in stressful situations; handle large volumes of patients within narrow timeframes
• Ability to stand stoop push lift and walk distances up to 6 city blocks in length
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy (ASCP) certification/eligibility

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.50)
• Shift: Evening Shift 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm Monday - Friday Every other weekend and Holiday
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Nursing Phlebotomy Inpatient
• CBA Code: Non-Union

In this role we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 20hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Evening shift from approximately 3:00 pm-11:30 pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Parkcampus. The days of the week that you are scheduled willvary depending on the week but we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) only every other week.

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As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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