The Phlebotomist II is responsible for collecting high-quality blood specimens from patients of all ages via venipuncture and capillary procedures. They must ensure accurate labeling, timely processing of specimens, and maintain a clean, stocked laboratory environment following safety regulations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma, completion of a formal phlebotomy training program, and PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification. One year of experience is required, with a preference for experience in fast-paced morning rounds.
Summary: The Phlebotomist II receives orders for laboratory testing, collects blood from patients of any age or status and issues appropriate paperwork to the Floyd lab or outside for processing. He/she maintains the laboratory in an efficient working state and performs lab procedures while ensuring quality control.
Major
Responsibilities: Consistently obtains high quality specimens by venipuncture. Performs special procedures as needed. Consistently obtains high quality specimens by capillary procedure. Collects blood cultures with contamination rate below established goal. Collects timed specimens appropriately. Collects outpatients in a timely manner with waiting kept to a minimum. Establishes positive patient identification. Follows all Continuous Quality Improvement standards. Ensures timely collection of all specimen by placing advances orders in proper slots on collection board and by collecting stats within established turnaround times. Correctly labels all specimens and ensures that collections are not missed due to errors and echos from the computer system. Keeps the phlebotomy area clean and stocked with supplies. Follows state, OSHA and other agency regulations, performs special procedures and assists the lab aide when necessary. Processes all specimens quickly. Handles cancellation of orders properly. Accurately logs collection and received times into lab computer system. Maintains a good working relationship with technologists and supervisors. Displays professional attitude while in phlebotomy area. Modifies work schedule as needed. Follows hospital policy for attendance, punctuality, lunches and breaks.
Licensure,
Registration, and/or
Certification
Required:
PBT (ASCP) or equivalent
Education
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Completion of a formal training program in Phlebotomy Completion of departmental clinical evaluation checklist
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Experience
Required:
One year experience
Preferred experience: Morning rounds in a fast-paced environment
Physical
Requirements and
Working
Conditions: Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms. Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours.
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational
Assistance
Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
