Phlebotomist / Phlebotomy

Job Summary Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy - Woodstock and Crystal Lake. This position performs phlebotomy and specimen collection across multiple patient populations and locations. Responsibilities include patient identification, specimen processing, laboratory information entry, safety compliance, and professional patient service. Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Phlebotomy certification required.
• Motor Vehicle Report required.
• Additional Information:
• Perform venipuncture and collect blood, urine, throat, nasal, heel-stick, finger-stick, blood culture, and other specimens.
• Accurately identify patients using two identifiers and label specimens with required patient and collection information.
• Apply aseptic technique, infection control practices, and specimen-handling procedures.
• Assess collection requirements, patient preparation needs, and appropriate order of draw.
• Receive, accession, sort, centrifuge, aliquot, package, and transport specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform limited waived testing and other designated testing procedures as authorized.
• Communicate critical results and unresolved specimen or testing issues to appropriate licensed or supervisory personnel.
• Provide patient instructions for personally collected specimens and respond to patient needs in a professional manner.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, laboratory glassware, temperature records, and quality control documentation.
• Drive a laboratory vehicle to client sites, patient homes, or other designated locations to collect and transport specimens.
• Assist with orientation, training, mentorship, and competency development for phlebotomy staff.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits