Phlebotomist Certified - Edison Family Practice

M-F 8a to 5p

Pay Range:

Major Responsibilities:

• Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture in a timely and accurate fashion.

• Use of vacutainer tube, butterflies, syringes, and needle for drawing blood. Use of micro lancets and capillary pipettes in obtaining blood specimens by heel stick.

• Performs Positive Patient identification by verifying the patient’s name and date of birth against lab orders and accurately record it onto the specimen.

•  Determines proper container type.

• Promptly draws and delivers blood specimens to the appropriate laboratory department.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Certification as a phlebotomist by one of the following approved certifying agencies: AMT, ASCP, ASPT, NHA, or NPA. 

Education Required:

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.  Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in hospital or other patient care setting

Experience Required:

• Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in hospital or other patient care setting. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

 Knowledge of phlebotomy services.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations

• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude

• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.