Client Office Phlebotomist FLOAT-Full-time Days CO

About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

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    Base hourly rate includes float differential compensation.

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    Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm and two weekends per month. Flexibility with hours is needed for clients who may start earlier or stay later than the posted hours. Must be comfortable driving to client sites in the Buffalo Grove area and the surrounding suburbs.

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    At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

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    We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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    About the role

    At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

    Schedule

    Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm and two weekends per month. Flexibility with hours is needed for clients who may start earlier or stay later than the posted hours. Must be comfortable driving to client sites in the Buffalo Grove area and the surrounding suburbs.

    Pay

    Base hourly rate includes float differential compensation.

    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