Northwestern Medicine · 1 day ago
Client Office Phlebotomist FLOAT-Part-time Days TW
Bloomington, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to providing exceptional patient care. They are seeking a Client Office Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy and lab specimen collections, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
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Responsibilities
Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards
Provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care
Identifies need for patient medical assistance and call code as appropriate
Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair. Findings are reported to supervisor or manager
Use manual requisitions and labels specimens appropriately
Label and process specimens according to establishes protocols and policies
Must effectively procure blood specimens from infant, adult, geriatric, and wheelchair bound patients
Must demonstrate competency for age related responsibilities
Understands the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the job
Follows up with all outstanding orders on manifest log, and communicates all timed, completed or uncompleted draws/charges/results to the client office staff and performs other duties as assigned
Requests/obtains written physician orders with all required information necessary for lab services requested and accurately orders laboratory tests in computer system(s)
Prioritizes tasks and is able to multi-task
Performs and collects phlebotomy specimens within cost and maintains efforts of a less than 2 percent recollection or cancellation rate
Follows TJC National Patient Safety goals in regard to two patient identifiers and handwashing
Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance
Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers
Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person or recourse to do so
Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments
Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others
Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently
Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time
Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes and improve and grow services we provide
Communicates and notifies Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement to ensure optimal care
Provides follow up on test results to appropriate individuals in a professional and courteous manner
Continuously updated on information by reading emails and demonstrates compliance in MediaLab
Maintains a safe work environment, holds self-accountable for safe work practices, performs all aspects of daily work in a manner that contributes and ensures an environment of patient safety
Adheres to all recommendations and requirements of the Lab and Hospital Safety Committee
Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Performs clerical duties directly related to handling and processing of lab specimens
Performs clerical work; faxing, printing, filing, reviewing, and verbally releasing laboratory results
Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting and can complete tasks independently without immediate supervision
Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis
Interacts with all team members in a professional manner and aids/assists coworkers to complete assigned tasks
Travel to additional sites when needed
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution or one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting
Preferred
Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient's types
Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge
Familiar with medical EMR systems
Knowledge of medical terminology
Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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