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Phlebotomist

Trinity Health · Melrose Park, IL · $16.70–$25.53 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you dealt with a patient who was angry or rude.

What they are checking: Whether they can show care, concern and respect even when a patient is difficult.

This is an evening shift with rotating weekends and holidays. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover the schedule the department needs.

What would you do

You'll rotate between outpatient, the ER, inpatient and specimen processing. How do you adjust to each bench?

What they are checking: Whether they can shift pace and priorities between very different settings on the same team.

A patient faints while you're drawing their blood. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, protect the patient from injury and get help quickly.

You miss a vein twice. What's your next step?

What they are checking: Whether they know when to stop and get a colleague rather than keep trying and hurting the patient.

About the work

Walk me through a routine venipuncture from the moment you walk into the patient's room.

What they are checking: Whether they follow every safety step, especially two-identifier patient ID, before drawing blood.

What's the order of draw, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that the wrong order can contaminate tubes and give doctors false results.

How do you draw blood from a scared child or a frail older adult with fragile veins?

What they are checking: Whether they adapt technique and approach for patients from pediatric to geriatric.

This role also does EKGs. Walk me through how you place the leads for a 12-lead.

What they are checking: Whether they can perform EKGs correctly so cardiology gets a usable tracing.

How do you make sure a specimen is labeled correctly every time?

What they are checking: Whether they label at the bedside in front of the patient, since mislabeled samples can harm patients.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion—to "also treat the human spirit." Come join the Phlebotomy team at Loyola Medicine at Gottlieb Hospital. Our Vision As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life. **One year or more phlebotomy work experience** Part Time Pms - Evening Shift Rotating Holidays/Weekends Rotating benches out patient, ER, Inpatient, Specimen Processing. About the job In this role, the Phlebotomist uses approved techniques to collect quality biological samples for laboratory testing from all patient populations (pediatric through geriatric); and performs electrocardiograms (EKG's) for cardiology interpretation, all while focusing on the needs of the patient and exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation. Here is what you will need Required: • High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education • Less than one year of previous job-related experience Licensure/Certifications Preferred: • CPR- American Heart Association (AHA) • Phlebotomy certification - Certifying agencies: ASPT – American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, NCCT- National Center for Competency Testing, NHA – National Healthcare Association (CPT), NPA – National Phlebotomy Association Perks & Benefit • Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental) • Competitive Shift Differentials • Career Development • Tuition Reimbursement • Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program • 403(b) with Employer Match • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) • Referral Rewards • Perks Program Compensation: Pay Range: $ 16.70 - 25.53 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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