Phlebotomist - Path Labs

Hiring Department: Path Labs

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1013789

Posting Close Date: 3/14/2023

Position Numbers: CE2544, CE2581, CE2594, CE2595, CE2596, CE2597

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Description:

Screen patients who present themselves for phlebotomy services to determine the need for any special instructions. Via computer, verify billing information availability, enter patient demographic data and test requests. Assess work flow and maintain adequate staffing to perform the necessary phlebotomies as needed.

Perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 40% Make decisions as to the completeness of specimens/specimen requests. Perform manual computer procedures for test requesting, cancelling or crediting tests ordered and verifying billing information. Prioritize and organize work.
• 40% Perform Phlebotomy on patients of all ages
• 10% Greet patients, screen preparedness for tests requested, i.e., fasting, special diet. If patient is adequately prepared, instruct patient to wait to be called. If patient is not prepared, give appropriate instructions and make return appointment. Answer phones for inquiries of results. Recall data via LIS and report by phone. Trace results not yet posted. Refer problems to Supervisor

• 3% Process patient specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• 2% Assess work flow and arrange with other supervisors’ temporary assistance in phlebotomy, as needed.
• 2% Assist other staff in monitoring expendable supplies. Stock drawing areas and order supplies in Supervisors' absence, as needed.
• 3% Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

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