IL- Phlebotomist , Evenings+Wknds&Hols Rotations(40 Hours GTD), **Must have current Phlebotomy Certification**-Rockford - Mobile Health Team Inc

Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has an opening for a Phlebotomist. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Rockford, IL 61103

Assignment Start Date: 10/25/2024

13 weeks | Nights | 8-hour shift | 40 hours weekly guaranteed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficient with Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) to release orders or register patients as needed.
• Performs patient registration, payment collection, data entry of demographic and insurance information, and other procedures as necessary to support efficient sample processing.
• Transfers patient test requests from scripts, requisitions, and verbal orders into the HIS and laboratory computer systems.
• Answered and screened telephone calls professionally and helpfully.
• Resolve unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the physician, nurse, or reference laboratory and documenting actions taken. Refer all unresolved issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Generates lists and labels. Runs daily reports.
• Review order monitor and investigate the collection summary report.
• Assess orders for special collection requirements; patient preparation and appropriate order of draw.
• Accurately identify patients using two patient identifiers. Proficiently perform phlebotomy on the patient population to obtain blood specimens.
• Possess the ability to assess patient response to procedure and interact with the patient at a level that is understandable and comfortable for the patient. Assess patient reaction to procedures and adjust the process as indicated. Obtain medical/supervisory assistance as necessary.
• Accurately identify and label specimens with patient name, date of birth, date and time of collection, and collector code.
• Assure specimen integrity by using an aseptic technique and following appropriate procedures.
• Proficiently collect other samples as indicated including throat swabs, MRSA swabs, urine samples, heel sticks, finger sticks, blood cultures, and blood bank specimens.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood specimens from adults including the appropriate collection charge. (Rockford Phlebotomy only).
• Performs glucose tolerance and hormone stimulation specimen collection in the specified time increments, as well as accurate patient preparation.
• Performs research program, Lab One, and special collection kit specimen collection.
• Provides patient instruction in the collection and handling of personally collected specimens.
• Performs specialized sample collections including breath alcohol testing, random urine drug screens, pre-employment urine drug screens, and legal urine drug screens.
• Receives and accesses collected specimens using LIS, examines for testing acceptability, centrifuges, and aliquots specimens as needed, and delivers to the appropriate section in the laboratory or batches specimens for courier pick-up.
• Appropriately notify testing personnel of stat requests.
• Accept specimens from a variety of internal and external customers; sort samples; resolve specimen identification or requisition issues; utilize LIS to appropriately receive specimens; package and track specimens for transportation to reference laboratories.
• Possess working knowledge of insurance processes specific to reference laboratories to ensure billing is done following government regulations.
• Drives laboratory-owned or personal vehicles to client sites, patient homes, or facilities. Performs accurate specimen collection at client sites, patient homes, or facilities. Transports specimens properly to the lab. Assure receipt of samples to the laboratory;
• Performs limited waived testing including blood glucose monitoring according to established procedures.
• At the supervisor's discretion perform rapid flu and strep tests, mono testing, pregnancy testing, and dipstick urinalysis according to established procedures. Perform quality control procedures and proficiency testing accurately and as closely as possible to patient testing. Call critical results to the appropriate licensed caregiver and chart reports as needed.
• Depending on location may be required to perform electrocardiogram tracing ten lead and pediatric EKGs. Communicates critical results to authorized personnel. (Only at legacy Rockford locations).
• Perform result entry in the LIS.
• Performs temperature checks.
• Cleans and checks laboratory glassware.
• Assists with inventory and maintenance of supplies at an appropriate level Submits orders for supply acquisition; receives and stocks supplies. Fills supply requests from clients and providers.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration:

• Must have current Phlebotomy Certification

EMR System: EPIC experience preferred

Shift: PMs (1:30 pm-10:00 pm); every other weekend & holiday and Night shifts

Vaccinations: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and Flu.

Mobile Health Team, Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.

Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.