Phlebotomist: 20 Hours Per Week (AM)
Alverno Laboratories
Summary
This individual is responsible for collection of blood specimens, for performing laboratory office duties, and processing laboratory specimens.
Job description
- Registering patients and accurately entering all necessary data into the computer system
- Specimen accessioning, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork
- Preparation of specimens for testing and/or for sending to the central laboratory or to a reference laboratory
- Handling blood, body fluid and urine specimens according to established procedures
- May perform limited waived and specified non-waived POC tests as authorized by the Laboratory Director
- May act as a driver and participate in the on-call rotation
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Previous phlebotomy experience and/or training is required
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record
- May be required to travel/drive to other locations
Company overview
Alverno Laboratories is a leading integrated clinical laboratory network headquartered in Hammond, Indiana, serving the Midwest region of the United States. Founded in 1999 as a partnership between Franciscan Alliance and Presence Health, the company has grown to become one of the largest regional laboratory networks in the country. Alverno manages operations for over 30 hospital laboratories across Illinois and Indiana, providing comprehensive diagnostic testing services to more than 200 healthcare facilities. The organization specializes in clinical diagnostics, anatomic pathology, molecular diagnostics, microbiology, and precision medicine testing. With a workforce of approximately 1,800-2,100 laboratory professionals, Alverno operates a state-of-the-art central laboratory that processes millions of tests annually. The company is known for implementing advanced laboratory automation systems, digital pathology solutions, and next-generation sequencing technologies. Alverno maintains accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and ISO 15189:2012 certification, demonstrating its commitment to quality and reliability in diagnostic services. The laboratory network provides 24/7 services supporting both routine and emergency medical care, with specialized programs for cancer diagnostics, infectious disease testing, and genetic analysis.