Pay Range: $18.14 - $24.49 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include:- Evening & night shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Benefits information: At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance Annual wellness reimbursement Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs! Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development Strong shared governance structure Commitment to employee voice
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs phlebotomy, and selected skills including rooming patients and assisting with treatments and procedures.Follow TJC patient safety goal requirements to identify the patient accurately and appropriately. Works accurately and efficiently, utilizing the computer to obtain patient orders and collects specimens following proper protocol from all age groups (newborns to geriatric) with accuracy. Prepare patients for and performs, venous, capillary, swab collections, and EKGs. Provide post collection follow-up care instructions as needed. Perform specimen processing, create batches, and complete waived testing. Perform and document refrigerator temperatures and QC on waived testing instruments or kits. Record if corrective action is required when completing QC.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Successful completion of a phlebotomy course and or one year of phlebotomy experience. Must provide copy of high diploma or equivalent.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: CPR certification required.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Knowledge of medical terminology and a variety of laboratory techniques. Ability to establish effective working relationships and clearly communicate with patients, medical staff and the public. Computer experience required. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.