Phlebotomist

CGH Medical Center

Phlebotomist responsible for specimen collection procedures in various settings within CGH Medical Center. Ensuring patient comfort and specimen integrity during collection process.

Posted 7/31/2026part-timeSterling • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in specimen collection procedures, including venipunctures and nonblood specimen collection, while ensuring patient identification and specimen integrity. Maintains compliance with hospital protocols and effectively communicates with patients and healthcare personnel.

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Specimen Collection ProceduresVenipuncture TechniquesPatient IdentificationPhlebotomist CertificationLIS Documentation

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Hard Skills

Specimen CollectionVenipunctureAseptic TechniqueTherapeutic Drug-Monitoring AssaysSpecimen ProcessingPatient Comfort AssuranceData Assessment and InterpretationAge-Related Care

Soft Skills

CommunicationPatient ReassuranceTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory Information System (LIS)Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual

Certifications & Qualifications

Phlebotomist CertificationASCP CertificationAMT Certification

Industry Keywords

NAACLS Approved Phlebotomy ProgramSpecimen IntegrityIsolation ProceduresPatient Population CareGrowth and Development Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs all specimen collection procedures
Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing
Checks the test requisition or computer label to assure correctness and completeness prior to collecting samples
Brings discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel for correction
Verifies positive patient identification
Performs venipunctures and finger-sticks using the aseptic technique and in accordance with department procedures
Observes hospital isolation procedures
Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity
Performs collection of therapeutic drug-monitoring assays and verifies with nursing personnel the last dose/date/time
Initials, dates, and times all collections
Accessions and processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing
Maintains proficiency and actively participates in specimen collection
Ensures proper patient identification, specimen labeling and integrity, and LIS documentation
Reassures patient and ensures comfort prior to leaving bedside or releasing patient
Delivers properly collected and verified specimens to appropriate areas and orders venipuncture collection in the LIS
Performs specimen collection at off-site locations, other healthcare facilities, and at special programs sponsored by the hospital
Provides specimen collection information to requesting clients utilizing the Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and the laboratory rolodex
Queries the LIS to respond to telephone requests for patient results and documents appropriately
Assists in the training of students and new staff in specimen collection procedures including LIS aspects
Achieves and maintains competency for all procedures for which responsible.

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Gift Shop Discount
CGH Day Care Discount
CGH Dietary Discount
Employee Assistance Program
CGH Pharmacy Discount
CGH Vision Center Discount