Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Inpatient (BroMenn)

About the role

The Hospital Phlebotomy team services patients at Carle Foundation Hospital, serving newborn to geriatric patients in the Emergency Department and all inpatient and outpatient areas. The team works closely with various healthcare professionals to collect blood specimens for diagnostic testing, handling approximately 400 patients every 24 hours. Hospital Phlebotomists work every other weekend, 3-4 holidays per year, and cover 1-2 call shifts each week.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex blood drawing procedures, including venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, and blood cultures.
• Verifies patient identification and specimen labeling to ensure quality.
• Maintains appropriate response times for stat and timed orders (STAT tests within 15 minutes, TIMED tests within a 30-minute window).
• Serves as part of the trauma and code response teams, collecting initial blood specimens for all trauma patients.
• Performs complex blood draws using specialized kits for commercial laboratories and/or research.
• Conducts blood cultures requiring Chloroprep skin decontamination and coordination with nurses for port collections.
• Successfully participates in accreditation, proficiency testing, and annual performance competencies.
• Completes re-education or re-training as needed for proficiency and competency testing.
• Follows and maintains familiarity with laboratory and organizational policies and procedures.
• Completes continuing education as required by lab policy and to maintain certification.
• Communicates accurately, timely, and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $19.25 per hour - $31.19 per hour. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. Learn more.