Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

UnityPoint Health • Rock Island, IL

78d

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the operation, organization of the Central Collection department and for carrying out the philosophy and objectives established by the Board of Directors and the Management Team. Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the performance of laboratory procedures, solving practical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy course, Medical Assistant, Associate of Arts, preferred.
• Experience with phlebotomy, preferred.
• Communication skills including reading, writing & speaking fluent English.
• Adaptability, customer/patient focused, interpersonal skills and self-development.
• Lifting Requirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Performs venous, arterial and capillary blood collection, processing and delivery of specimens to departments within Trinity Laboratory.
• Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample and identification and labeling.
• Educates others and maintains knowledge of departmental functions, policies and procedures including AIDET and Focus value.
• Assists with the training new employees, being helpful supportive in the teaching of new associates.
• Complies with procedures and services, including QA guidelines, in consultation with the assigned laboratory supervisor.
• Performs technical procedures within specified turnaround time for assigned area.
• Is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices of the department in order to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (ie. CAP, JCAHO).

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED