Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist

About the role

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery of the Illinois Department of Human Services is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist for the Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois. The position is full-time, salaried and union-covered, with Monday to Friday hours from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm and a 30-minute unpaid lunch. It is a fully in-office position.

Key responsibilities

• Perform technical phlebotomy duties per physician's orders, drawing blood samples with the vacutainer system or syringes according to established specimen requirements.
• Process blood samples.
• Enter orders received from units into the state computer system and the reference laboratory's internet program (4Medica) to generate specimen labels and requisitions.
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Document Stat/Critical labs on the tracking form when applicable.
• Follow up by e-mail with the lab about incorrect ID numbers or changes in demographics and make the appropriate corrections.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties listed.

Required profile

• Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, supplemented by one year of phlebotomy experience.
• Ability to complete a training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences of the American Society for Clinical Pathology and to pass the certification exam within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays, and to attend and pass all mandatory training.
• Ability to pass the IDHS background check and a drug screen for drugs prohibited under Illinois law.
• Ability to use office equipment, including personal computers and related software.

What we offer

• Anticipated salary of $3,935 to $5,254 per month ($47,220 to $63,048 per year).
• Pension program and competitive group insurance (health, life, dental and vision).
• 12 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, 10-25 paid vacation days and 3 paid personal business days.
• Flexible work schedules where available, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a deferred compensation program.
• Optional pre-tax programs, GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits for qualifying veterans and a 5% salary differential for bilingual positions.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application portal; applications by email or paper are not accepted. The closing date is November 13, 2026.