Phlebotomist - Nights/Weekends

Medical Associates•Dubuque, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Associates is hiring a Part-Time Phlebotomist – Nights/Weekends to work in the Laboratory Department. No prior training or experience required! The ideal candidate enjoys working at a fast pace and can manage their time accordingly, has outstanding communication skills, is able to multi-tasks with high attention to a detailed process, and is always willing to go above and beyond to provide outstanding patient care.

Requirements

Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
From three months to one year of similar or related experience.
Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job.
Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.
Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sound with or without correction.
Vision - 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction.
Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Nice To Haves

Previous phlebotomy experience a plus, willing to train an individual who is eager to learn and thrive in this position!

Responsibilities

Collect laboratory specimens from patients of all age groups and instruct patients for special laboratory testing.
Perform venipuncture, arterial punctures and capillary finger sticks or heel sticks punctures; collect other laboratory specimens; instruct patients of all ages on collections of laboratory specimens; and properly identify and label laboratory specimens.
Access and create patient orders; and perform data entry of laboratory test results.
Provide back up for receptionists duties as required.