Phlebotomist

QuarterLine, a Planned Systems International (PSI) Company, is currently seeking multiple Phlebotomists to join our team providing meaningful and critical care for our country's veterans at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Pathology Laboratory Medicine Service in Chicago, IL.

Shift Information:
• Working hours: Mon-Fri, 8hr shift, 0530-1400 w/ rotating weekends
• OT may be permitted but requires prior approval
• NOT required to work holidays

• Performs assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
• Performs blood collection requiring knowledge of clinical science to understand the multiplicity of tests and specimen requirements, the mechanics of venipuncture and patient preparation.
• Performs phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood cultures and compatibility samples.
• Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package for laboratory testing.
• Accession and receive sample into VA laboratory information system package to send out for reference laboratory testing.
• Instructs patients in proper collection of 24-hour urine and other samples collected at home.
• Prepares collection, measure and record 24-hour urine volumes.
• Transports specimens to the laboratory including those requiring special handling.
• Looks up laboratory order numbers and patient information for outpatient draws.
• Answers phone and direct calls to other laboratory sections.
• Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal skills and good customer relations with Patients, Families, and all other Medical Center Employees.
• Provides general clerical and administrative support for the area.
• Stocks and maintains specialized supplies used in the drawing area.

• U.S. citizenship or valid work authorization
• High School Degree/Diploma
• Current and unrestricted RN license from a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia
• Phlebotomist certification (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 1 year of mininimum experience
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Willingness to comply with VA vaccination requirements

• Prior VA experience welcomed.
• Experience working in hospital or high-volume environments.
• Technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government's requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.

• Shift Information:
  • Working hours: Mon-Fri, 8hr shift, 0530-1400 w/ rotating weekends
  • OT may be permitted but requires prior approval
  • NOT required to work holidays

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.