Phlebotomist (Level 1)
Rockford-IL-61101-United States
Pay Range: $18.14 - $24.49 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include:
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- Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/
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 Inclusion
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and physician brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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