Job Description

Skills for Chicago

Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed.

Endeavor Health - Swedish Hospital

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. With more than 25,000 team members, they aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Job Highlights

• Perform accurate venipuncture, capillary collection, and 12-lead EKGs for patients of all age groups, ensuring proper preparation and handling of blood and body fluid samples  
• Utilize the Laboratory Information System (L.I.S.) and other tools to manage lab workflows, respond to service requests, and distribute reports accurately  
• Deliver patient care with professionalism, recognizing age-specific needs and maintaining a customer-oriented approach aligned with the hospital's mission  
• Support hospital and departmental quality initiatives and maintains compliance through accurate documentation and adherence to protocols  
• Contribute to lab operations by managing inventory, participating in ongoing education, and promoting continuous professional development  

Candidate Profile

• Current CPR-BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are required  
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program including 100 hours of on-site clinical site training
• Relevant soft skills include customer service, ability to multitask, and collaboration  

Additional Information

Location

Chicago

Benefits

Dental;Medical;Retirement/401K;Tuition Reimbursement;Vision

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