Phlebotomist – Night Shift PHL#001

Job Title: Phlebotomist Night Shift
Location: Rockford IL 61103
Duration: 12-Week Contract
Shift: Night Shift (9:30 PM 6:30 AM)
Schedule: 40 hours/week Every other weekend & holidays required

Position Overview

Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to join a fast-paced hospital laboratory team in Rockford IL. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills attention to detail and excellent patient interaction abilities while ensuring accurate and timely specimen collection and processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections across all patient age groups
• Properly identify patients using two identifiers and ensure accurate specimen labeling
• Collect and handle a variety of specimens including blood urine swabs cultures and specialized tests
• Perform arterial punctures (if required) and time-sensitive collections such as glucose tolerance testing
• Process specimens including centrifuging aliquoting and transport to appropriate laboratory departments
• Enter and manage patient and specimen data using Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Assist with patient registration insurance verification and payment collection when applicable
• Clarify and verify lab orders with physicians nursing staff and laboratory personnel
• Maintain specimen integrity using proper aseptic and handling techniques
• Perform waived and rapid testing such as glucose monitoring flu/strep tests and urinalysis
• Communicate critical lab results to appropriate clinical staff in a timely manner
• Support inventory management and ensure adequate laboratory supplies
• Provide patient education regarding specimen collection procedures
• Maintain compliance with all safety infection control and regulatory guidelines
• Travel to patient homes or designated collection sites if required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of phlebotomy experience (hospital setting preferred)
• Current BLS/BCLS certification
• Proficiency in venipuncture capillary collection and specimen processing
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic medical record systems
• Strong knowledge of laboratory workflows and procedures
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Ability to work overnight shifts weekends and holidays
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform in a high-volume environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with arterial draws and specialized specimen collections
• Familiarity with patient registration and insurance verification processes
• Experience with waived testing and rapid diagnostic procedures

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.