Phlebotomist - Family Med Peoria (Peoria)

Overview

Performs phlebotomy duties and all routine technical procedures following technical protocols as allowed by CLIA '88 using the principles of quality control.
Qualifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) required within 30 days of hire.
• Licensure: Valid Driver's License – Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS).
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Phlebotomy.

Summary of Credentials:

• BLS (AHA): High-quality CPR and AED training for healthcare professionals.
• ILSOS: Valid Illinois license required.
• Experience: Prior phlebotomy experience required

Responsibilities

Job Summary
Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management. Responsible for patient care, laboratory phlebotomy, and administrative tasks, ensuring a safe, high-quality, and positive environment for patients, families, and staff.

Patient Care & Phlebotomy Duties

• Phlebotomy & Lab Procedures: Collect and prepare blood samples using a consistent patient identification system.
• Sample Integrity: Assure reliability and safety of blood products utilizing appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens.
• Patient Care: Interact with patients, families, visitors, and staff in a positive manner.
• Clinical Assistance: Assist provider and staff with obtaining basic vital information to prepare patients for examination after completing Vital Signs Competency. (Does not include immunizations, dispensing medication, or assisting in invasive procedures).
• Troubleshooting: Assist staff with difficult phlebotomy situations.

Administrative & Laboratory Operations

• Documentation: Provide accurate, timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) using standardized workflows.
• Quality Control: Perform and document quality control, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting as required by CLIA, CAP, and COLA.
• Reporting: Communicate laboratory results in a timely manner to appropriate health care personnel.
• Compliance: Demonstrate understanding of policies in the Procedure Manual, Lab Manual, Safety Manual, and CLIA regulations.
• Regulatory Support: Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies, such as the health department.
• Relationship Management: Facilitate and support relationships between providers and with ancillary services.

Safety & Accountability

• Safety Priority: Demonstrate a commitment to patient and workplace safety by preventing errors, accidents, and infections.
• Reporting: Report all safety hazards, incidents, and potential improvements to management.
• Accountability: Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality and quantity of service delivered.
• Competence: Maintain competency through regular reviews and proficiency testing.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.46per hour - $28.29per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.