Phlebotomist

Are you a compassionate, friendly healthcare professional with a passion for patient care looking to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients? Illinois CancerCare is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist to join our dedicated clinical team. This is a Monday-Friday position with no weekends or major holidays, offering a strong work-life balance.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range: $16.00 - $24.00/hour
  (Based on experience, education, and other factors)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Special wellness programs - Maven, HingeHealth, Livongo, Vitality, and Wondr
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts through our Perks Program

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine phlebotomy procedures according to established procedures and policies.
• Follow assigned schedule and work procedures.
• Collect, receive, identify, and label specimens following quality assurance and safety policies.
• Collect specimens for off-site testing and research.
• Perform port draws and therapeutic phlebotomy procedures as needed.
• Perform Glucometer testing and accurately record patient results and QC each day of use.
• Organize and prioritize multiple work needs/duties.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• Monitor supply inventory.
• Work additional hours as requested.
• Communicate effectively with office staff, patients, physicians, and external contacts.
• Travel to outside clinics as needed or requested.
• Perform all other duties as requested or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• One year of phlebotomy experience
• ASCP or other approved professional association certification preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification preferred

Preferred Skills

• Skilled in both straight sticks and butterfly draws
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport with patients in a clinical setting
• Previous hospital or oncology experience is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles.