Phlebotomist

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a phlebotomist. As a Phlebotomist at MercyOne, you will be Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients of all age groups in a timely and accurate manner using appropriate venous, arterial, or capillary technique. All specimens are collected strictly following all related policies and procedures. As the face of the laboratory, phlebotomists always maintain professional behavior and technical skills demonstrating well developed customer service skills. General Requirements: Previous experience or training not required. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed. Prioritizes and organizes the collection of blood and other approved diagnostic specimens based on Stat, expedite, timed and routine testing criteria with minimal supervision. Accurately identifies patients prior to collection of specimens using two patient identifiers as established by laboratory policy and appropriately labels and accessions these specimens. All data is recorded as required neatly and accurately. Collects blood specimens and other approved diagnostic specimens based on the orders received and obtains appropriate specimens following established laboratory protocols. Schedule: Full Time Day & Evening Shifts (rotating schedule) Education: High school diploma or GED required. Completion of certified phlebotomy course preferred but not required. Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Previous experience or training not required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Completion of certified phlebotomy course preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Collecting blood specimens from patients of all age groups in a timely and accurate manner using appropriate venous, arterial, or capillary technique.
Collecting all specimens strictly following all related policies and procedures.
Maintaining professional behavior and technical skills demonstrating well developed customer service skills.
Performing other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.
Prioritizing and organizing the collection of blood and other approved diagnostic specimens based on Stat, expedite, timed and routine testing criteria with minimal supervision.
Accurately identifying patients prior to collection of specimens using two patient identifiers as established by laboratory policy and appropriately labels and accessions these specimens.
Recording all data as required neatly and accurately.
Collecting blood specimens and other approved diagnostic specimens based on the orders received and obtains appropriate specimens following established laboratory protocols.