Home Health Phlebotomist (Part-Time)

Quick Facts

• Role: Part-time Home Health Phlebotomist

• Hours: 22 hours/week

• Coverage area: Winfield and Wheaton (far western suburbs)

• Schedule: Mon/Thu 5:00am–1:30pm; Tue/Wed/Fri 9:00am–1:30pm

Description

Provide expert phlebotomy services in a home health setting, prioritizing Patients First through excellent communication, patient safety, and teamwork. Perform venipuncture collection and timely specimen processing, including order entry and follow-up activities across multiple systems. Maintain compliance with applicable policies, protocols, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate phlebotomy and lab specimen collections per departmental standards

• Review physician orders; ensure required information is present and enter accurate lab orders

• Apply AIDET and optimize patient safety; provide appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care

• Process specimens in a timely manner: label, centrifuge, aliquot, freeze, and package for transport

• Review/record refrigerator temperature and QC/QA records; document issues in the Corrective Action Log

• Operate and maintain job-relevant equipment; follow up on outstanding orders on the manifest log

• Notify laboratory and/or physicians of specimen procurement issues

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow biohazard waste procedures for storage and pickup

• Complete lab-related clerical duties: order entry, verify test result receipt, patient data retrieval, email and records management, and supply inventory support

• Use resources efficiently; support cost reduction and streamlined workflows

• Complete continuing education and competency assessments

• Contribute to teamwork and assist others professionally

• Use critical thinking and sound judgment for problem solving

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Phlebotomy certification from a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school/medical institution, OR 1+ year phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting, OR CMA certification

• Availability for the specified schedule

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events (details available via the posted benefits link)

• Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification