Phlebotomist

CGH Medical Center

. Perform all specimen collection procedures and assist Department technical and clerical staff.

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeIllinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in specimen collection procedures, including venipuncture and finger-stick techniques, while ensuring patient comfort and specimen integrity. Proficient in laboratory information system (LIS) documentation and compliance with hospital isolation procedures.

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Phlebotomist CertificationVenipuncture CollectionSpecimen IntegrityLIS DocumentationAseptic Technique

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Hard Skills

Specimen Collection ProceduresVenipunctureFinger-Stick CollectionAccessioning SpecimensTherapeutic Drug-Monitoring Assays

Soft Skills

Patient ComfortTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Certifications & Qualifications

Phlebotomist CertificationASCP CertificationAMT Certification

Industry Keywords

Hospital Isolation ProceduresPatient IdentificationSpecimen LabelingAge-Related CareGrowth and Development Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform all specimen collection procedures and assist Department technical and clerical staff.
Obtain blood specimens and collect urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.
Check test requisitions or computer labels for correctness and completeness before collection and report discrepancies.
Verify positive patient identification.
Perform venipunctures and finger-sticks using aseptic technique and department procedures.
Observe hospital isolation procedures.
Ensure specimen requirements are met and maintain specimen integrity.
Perform therapeutic drug-monitoring assay collections and verify last dose/date/time with nursing personnel.
Initial, date, and time all collections.
Accession and process specimens for laboratory testing.
Maintain patient comfort and document specimen collection in the LIS.
Deliver verified specimens to appropriate areas and order venipuncture collection in the LIS.
Perform specimen collection at off-site locations, other healthcare facilities, and hospital-sponsored special programs.
Provide specimen collection information to requesting clients.
Query the LIS for telephone requests for patient results and document appropriately.
Assist with training students and new staff in specimen collection procedures and LIS use.
Perform other related duties and special projects assigned by the supervisor or director.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a NAACLS approved phlebotomy program preferred.
Phlebotomist certification with ASCP or AMT preferred.
Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.
Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group.
Venipuncture and finger-stick collection using aseptic technique.
Knowledge of hospital isolation procedures.
Patient identification, specimen labeling, specimen integrity, and LIS documentation.
Ability to accession and process specimens for laboratory testing.
Ability to maintain competency for assigned procedures.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Dental Insurance
IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Optional Insurances
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
Gift Shop Discount
CGH Day Care Discount
CGH Dietary Discount
Employee Assistance Program
CGH Pharmacy Discount
CGH Vision Center Discount