Phlebotomist
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Silver Cross Hospital
US
Summary
The phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary draws on patients of all ages while providing clerical support for laboratory operations. They also ensure timely specimen collection, processing, and delivery while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Job Description
Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.
Position Summary: Performs phlebotomy and clerical support services duties for the efficient operations of the laboratory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Performs Venipuncture and capillary draws on patients of all ages
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Works on inpatient units and emergency department
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Prioritizes draws appropriately to meet turnaround time goals
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Opportunity to cross-train in registration and specimen processing
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Works collaboratively with medical technologists and nursing staff to ensure lab orders are completed timely
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Utilizes handheld order management equipment
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Adheres to standards of proper patient identification in the collection of laboratory specimens
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Performs Point of Care Testing and Breath Alcohol Testing if competent as required
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Collects, receives and delivers specimens to laboratory departments in a timely manner
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Prepares specimens for analysis, loads automated instruments
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Handles phone calls received on handheld phones or in the laboratory front office
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Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
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Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct
Required Qualifications:
Education and Training:
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High School Graduate or equivalent
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Phlebotomy Certification, American Society Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or eligible. Must obtain ASCP certification within 6 months of hire
Work Shift Details:
Days, Primary hours are a mix of 6a-230p, 7a-330p, 730a-4p,830a-5p, 930a-6p, 1030a-7p
Every other Saturday commitment (shift: 6a-2p)
Possible rotation to offsite locations
Department:
OPTC CLINICAL
Benefits for You
At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.
Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
· Medical, Dental and Vision plans
· Life Insurance
· Flexible Spending Account
· Other voluntary benefit plans
· PTO and Sick time
· 401(k) plan with a match
· Wellness program
· Tuition Reimbursement
Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.
The expected pay for this position is listed below:
$18.00 - $22.50
The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.
Silver Cross Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare provider serving Will County and southwest suburban communities since 1895. We have been recognized as a 100 Top Hospitals National Award winner 11 times, honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group 19 times, and are rated 5 Stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2024, Healthgrades ranked Silver Cross #1 in Illinois for surgical care.
With over 4,500 employees, physicians and volunteers, Silver Cross operates a 348-bed acute care hospital and 22 satellite facilities providing outpatient services and physician offices. We also operate a freestanding Emergency Department in Homer Glen, open 24/7, and 4 Urgent Care Centers in New Lenox on our main campus, Mokena, Orland Park and Crest Hill, and one opening in Lemont later this fall.
We also operate Will County's ONLY Level III Perinatal Center with a 24-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through our collaboration with Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
What's more, Silver Cross partners with Chicago's leading academic medical centers to bring our community world-class care close to home, including University of Chicago Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Rush University System for Health. Additionally, we partner with CTVSA (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates) for our nationally ranked heart program, as well as US HealthVest through the 100-bed Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital, located directly across from our main hospital campus.
To learn more about Silver Cross Hospital, visit silvercross.org.
Founded
1895
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New Lenox, Illinois
Silver Cross Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare provider serving Will County and southwest suburban communities since 1895. We have been recognized as a 100 Top Hospitals National Award winner 11 times, honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group 19 times, and are rated 5 Stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2024, Healthgrades ranked Silver Cross #1 in Illinois for surgical care.
With over 4,500 employees, physicians and volunteers, Silver Cross operates a 348-bed acute care hospital and 22 satellite facilities providing outpatient services and physician offices. We also operate a freestanding Emergency Department in Homer Glen, open 24/7, and 4 Urgent Care Centers in New Lenox on our main campus, Mokena, Orland Park and Crest Hill, and one opening in Lemont later this fall.
We also operate Will County's ONLY Level III Perinatal Center with a 24-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through our collaboration with Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
What's more, Silver Cross partners with Chicago's leading academic medical centers to bring our community world-class care close to home, including University of Chicago Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Rush University System for Health. Additionally, we partner with CTVSA (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates) for our nationally ranked heart program, as well as US HealthVest through the 100-bed Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital, located directly across from our main hospital campus.
To learn more about Silver Cross Hospital, visit silvercross.org.
Founded
1895
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New Lenox, Illinois