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Quest Diagnostics·Chicago, Illinois
Phlebotomist II · $18 - $28/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 329 posted allied health roles in Chicago, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 14th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 50% below the Chicago, Illinois median for allied health roles.
Perform phlebotomy procedures including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections while maintaining accurate data entry records. Ensure professional communication and adhere to staffing schedules including weekends and holidays.
Job Accountabilities (Responsibilities) Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams. Administer oral solutions according to established training. Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems, Client contact, and approved tools. Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data is a requirement to be successful in this role. Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies. Processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order. Perform all non-patient facing duties, including inventory, stock supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones and utilizing email as appropriate. Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures. Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data when required. Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs. Complete online and in person training courses timely.
Requires at least three years of phlebotomy experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant or paramedic training and phlebotomy certification are preferred.
Required Work Experience: Three years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections. Keyboard/data entry experience. Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable. Required Education High school diploma or equivalent. Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred. Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington. The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.
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Market context
In Illinois, Phlebotomist II openings commonly favor candidates with prior hands-on collection experience, current CPR-BLS, and a phlebotomy certification when available. Competition is often strongest for applicants who can show steady specimen collection skills, patient interaction, and comfort working in fast-paced clinical settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your BLS status and tailor your application to one year of phlebotomy experience.