Sr Phlebotomist - Bartlett/Palatine, IL

About the role

****This is an onsite position in Bartlett and Palatine, IL****

POSITION SUMMARY

A Sr Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; and performing screening procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.

- Verifies patient by reading patient identification.

- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.

- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.

- Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting time