Phlebotomist ft
GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL·Gibson City, Illinois
GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL·Gibson City, Illinois
Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections for a diverse range of patients across various healthcare settings. Manage laboratory administrative tasks including test ordering, filing reports, and coordinating with reference labs.
1. Intelligence –Ability to understand instructions, reason, and make judgments. 2. Emotional – Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress associated with fast paced physical activity, demands of patients and their families, and maintaining and effective working relationship with peers, physicians, and other health care workers. 3. Verbal – Ability to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner. Ability to understand the meaning of words and ideas associated with them. 4. Motor Coordination – Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed; to skillfully manage multiple pieces of equipment, tubs, tourniquets, and needles. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Reports to Director of Laboratory Services & Senior Medical Technologist. EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 1. Diploma from a 6-8 week phlebotomy course or phlebotomy experience from previous employment is preferred. 2. High school graduates may be trained for this position. 3. Must be able to deal with the public in a pleasing and efficient manner. 4. Must have a valid driver’s license with no driving restrictions INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL Category I – Maximal Risk - This job usually involves contact with patient or patient specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue is possible. The Hepatitis B vaccine shall be made available. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Works in a well-lighted, well-ventilated area. 2. Must sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during working hours. 3. Is subject to frequent interruptions that cause distraction and stress. 4. Is subject to hazardous working conditions that include working with potentially infectious blood and body fluids, hazardous chemicals, and infectious waste. 5. Works beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Requires a high school diploma and preferably a phlebotomy course certificate or previous experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Market context
Phlebotomist openings in Illinois are typically steady in hospitals, clinics, labs, and blood collection settings, especially where patient volume is high and specimen handling must stay efficient. Competition often centers on candidates with a phlebotomy certificate or prior experience, a valid driver’s license, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm whether your training and schedule fit the role before applying.
