Phlebotomist II

UnityPoint Health • Dubuque, IA

77d

About The Position

The Phlebotomist II plays an important role in the lab. The phlebotomist II is the face of the lab interacting with patients and nursing with the primary responsibility of accurately obtaining blood samples through venipuncture and capillary collection with minimum patient discomfort and safe practices for patients of all ages. Responsible for specimen processing and some registration activities. Achieves productivity standards and ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory procedures. Committed to improving the Patient experience through our values.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines (example: AIDET)
• Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers, always labeling samples in the presence of the patient.
• Performs a variety of blood draws and specimen collections, including but not limited to venous, capillary blood and newborn heel sticks.
• Assists with sample receiving and delivery of specimens to testing areas while ensuring sample stability through proper handling.
• Achieves basic understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy-to-understand way.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of computer programs for patient identification, order, and sample tracking.
• Specimen processing and some patient registration
• May be required to float to multiple locations and settings.
• Other duties as assigned
• Aware of and provides support of department and hospital quality metrics.
• Responsible for following all infection control and safety standards.
• Utilizes supply items in a cost-effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items.
• May be responsible for clerical duties such as answering phones and collecting consents.
• Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units and clients to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies which include judging specimen acceptability and canceling test as needed.
• Attends department huddles, staff meetings and other required training.
• Checks emails regularly for important communications relevant to assignment.
• Assist with training of new employees, nursing and students

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: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees