Medical Assistant I-Phlebotomist

UnityPoint Health • Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant I Phlebotomist, under the direction of the Manager-Compliance/ED Lab/Phlebotomy, is responsible for collection of blood samples through phlebotomy (blood collection) techniques, including vacutainer, syringe, winged infusion set and capillary collections. All phlebotomists are expected to assist with collections from outpatients, inpatients as well as stat nursing home patients and any other patient types supported by UnityPoint Health. Phlebotomists also assist in the collection of other specimens such as urines for analysis and urines for drug screens. Phlebotomists should possess good clerical and computer skills to support the Laboratory department.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand basic techniques of phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients, outpatients and nursing home patients.
• Learn and understand collection of urine drug screens for occupational and medical collections.
• Assist technologists with duties including but not limited to stocking supplies, washing laboratory dishes, inventory management & follow up on reports.
• After competent, assist in training new staff in phlebotomy.
• Enter data and orders samples into Laboratory Information system.
• Navigate the Hospital Information system as required for patient care.
• Answer incoming phone calls.
• Other tasks as assigned.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED