Client Office Phlebotomist-Part-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. Ready to join our quest for better? The Phlebotomist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

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.
• 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; records areas of concern through the Corrective Action Log and reports to maintenance for repair; reports findings 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 including order entry, verification of test result receipt, patient information retrieval, 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Certification: 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 types. Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge. Familiar with medical EMR systems. Knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits

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. For detailed information, visit the Northwestern Medicine Career Page: https://jobs.nm.org/benefits. Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine eligibility for this posting.

Schedule

This is a part-time, 28 hours per week phlebotomy position located at a client site in Glenview. Must be able to work Monday through Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm.