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Phlebotomist-Inpatient Casual Rotating

Northwestern Medicine · McHenry, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The role needs four to eight in the morning plus afternoon availability. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the early draw window and the afternoon pick-ups.

Casual rotating at McHenry with no guaranteed hours. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the arrangement, the pattern and the site.

What would you do

A patient refuses to be drawn at four in the morning. What do you do?

What they are checking: The posting names early morning draws, when refusal is commonest.

How do you keep a morning draw round moving without cutting corners?

What they are checking: The posting names maintaining patient flow.

About the work

Tell me about your phlebotomy experience.

What they are checking: The posting names accurately collecting blood specimens by venipuncture or micro techniques.

How do you draw from a patient who is a hard stick?

What they are checking: The posting names assessing the condition of patients to determine the most effective way to obtain samples.

Walk me through checking a test request before you draw.

What they are checking: The posting names verifying test requests and investigating ambiguous information before proceeding.

How do you verify a patient's identity and demographics every time?

What they are checking: The posting names preparing labels and verifying patient demographic data.

How do you instruct a patient to collect a non-blood specimen?

What they are checking: The posting names instructing patients in urine culture and twenty-four hour collections.

How do you handle a specimen so it is not rejected by the lab?

What they are checking: Labeling, order of draw and handling are what make a sample usable.

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The full job description

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We are looking for someone that is available for early morning draws possibly 4a-8am as well has availability to pick-up afternoons, start time between 1pm and 2pm and overnights, start time at 10pm, 8 hour shifts. The Phlebotomist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Phlebotomist provides technically expert phlebotomy service by accurately collecting blood specimens by venipuncture or micro techniques for laboratory analysis. This role must consistently demonstrate concern and understanding of the patient and promote their comfort and well-being while obtaining specimens. This position provides point of care testing, collects various non-blood specimens, and performs check-in responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Greets patients, maintains patient flow, completes accurate voucher information, prepares labels and verifies patient demographic data. • Assesses the condition of patients to determine the most effective way to obtain samples. • Verifies test requests and investigates ambiguous information before proceeding. • Prepares appropriate supplies and obtains sample. • Instructs patients in the collection of various non-blood specimens (urine culture, 24-hour urines, ova/parasites and stools). • Ensures accurate voucher information, prepares completed samples for courier, and processes drop-offs • Investigates lost, broken, mislabeled, incorrectly identified or otherwise unsatisfactory specimens and follows through to resolution. • Verifies that supplies and stock are adequate and disseminated upon delivery. • Answers phone, and responds appropriately to requests for information. • Maintains and performs quality assurance on equipment (centrifuge, refrigerator, incubator). • May perform other duties as assigned. Required: • High School diploma or equivalent. • Phlebotomy certification¿through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution or one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting or CMA certification. Preferred : • Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient’s types. • Experience with processing lab specimens, transferring specimens, and handling a centrifuge. • Familiar with medical EMR systems. • Knowledge of medical terminology. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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