Northwestern Medicine · 18 hours ago
Client Office Phlebotomist-Full-time Days CO
Skokie, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to providing patient-first care. The Phlebotomist will perform venipuncture collection and specimen processing while ensuring high standards of customer service and teamwork.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards and in accordance with departmental policies, protocols and procedures
Demonstrates AIDET model and optimizes patient safety to reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Receives and reviews physician orders; ensures that all necessary information is included for appropriate lab services. Enters accurate orders for lab tests in accordance with department policies, protocols and procedures
Patient communication model and provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care
Processes specimens in a timely manner to ensure stability and integrity of samples including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and packaging specimens for transport in accordance with established protocols and policies
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
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 as appropriate
Communicates and notifies Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement for optimal care
Maintains a safe work environment, holds self-accountable for safe work practices; including adhering to biohazard waste procedures and ensuring proper storage and timely pickup of biohazardous waste
Performs lab-related clerical duties include but not limited to order entry, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval as well as utilization of email, medical record systems, handheld and desktop devices, ordering and maintaining supply inventory, filing and sanitizing equipment as necessary
Uses department’s resources efficiently; participates in efforts to reduce costs and streamline work processes
Adheres to continuing education expectations; completes and signs-off on competency assessments
Demonstrates the value of teamwork on a consistent basis; interacts with and assists others in a professional manner
Applies critical thinking, sound decision making and judgment to investigate and resolve challenging situations
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Performs other duties as assigned
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 or CMA certification
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
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (39)
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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