This is a mobile Phlebotomist role, responsible for driving/ commuting between assigned facilities to performing specimen collection of blood and urine from patients at assigned IOP, PSC, LTC and Rehab locations. Mileage reimbursement provided. 

Location: North Chicago Area 

Work Shift: This is a Full-Time position, Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include, but not limited to, the following duties:
1.Customer Service – being both patient- and client-facing. This position role is in an independent clinic setting, and you are a representative of the company to both patients and the client.

2. Independent / remote work requiring reliable transportation to facilities. Must be comfortable to ask questions via the main laboratory by calling and interacting with sales and customer service based in headquarters.
3. This position may require Observed Urine and Blood collection.
4. Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples.
5. Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents, or other means.
6. Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age. Must be comfortable with all age groups especially elderly patients.
7. Reassure patients and help them relax.
8. Find veins that are suitable for venipuncture.
9. Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials, and other equipment.
10. Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples.
11. Label samples correctly, process, package for delivery to the lab.
13. Answer patient questions and provide useful information.
14. Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and tests.
15. Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working.
16. Living by our values and mission, including performing your role with the highest ethics and in full compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each, but not limited to, essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Language skills: Can communicate with all levels in the company and at the client offices.

Dress Code: Must follow company’s dress code policy.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Simple Laboratories provides laboratory diagnostic testing and related services in the Midwest of the United States. Certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program (CLIA), Simple Laboratories is a full-service, clinical laboratory offering a comprehensive test menu and wide-ranging services to support physician offices and surgical centers. The company specializes in routine testing services, including blood chemistry analysis, urinalysis, blood cell count, thyroid testing, Pap testing, HIV / STI testing, and microbiology culture / procedure.

The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. We have a dedicated and passionate team of lab technicians, specimen processors, technology, sales and administrative staff throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana and are looking for a candidate who can make an impact on the organization. If you're looking to join a massive organization and hide, don’t come here. Our employees work hard and want to make a difference in the world.