Phlebotomy Technician II - IRL

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa River Landing clinic is seeking a patient centered individual for our 100%25 Phlebotomy Technician II in the Pathology department. Under direct supervision, performs phlebotomy and a variety of difficult venipuncture procedures. Completes laboratory tasks related to routine phlebotomy labeling procedures, telephone inquiries, and distribution of phlebotomy supplies. Instructs new staff on phlebotomy techniques as needed, and monitors progress of trainees (Phlebotomist I’s).
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care–Iowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Health Care in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way.
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Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and
• Current certification as a Phlebotomist Technician by ACA (American Certification Agency), AMT (American Medical Technologists), ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology), NCA (National Center for Competency Testing), NCCT (National Credentialing Agency) or NHA (National Healthcareer Association), and
• Six months full-time experience performing phlebotomy work, or completion of a Phlebotomy training program.

Responsibilities

• Performs all phlebotomy duties as assigned
• Performs complex and difficult specimen procurement processes
• Instruct and train others in phlebotomy techniques. Monitor specimen collection techniques of Phlebotomist I’s. Provide training and education on correct specimen procurement techniques
• Responds to or may direct responses to inquiries concerning phlebotomy policies and procedures
• Performs data entry and computer tasks related to order entry and phlebotomy. Performs data entry to accession laboratory specimens using laboratory guidelines for accuracy
• Checks laboratory specimens for appropriate labeling
• Labels specimens as directed by each laboratory SOP
• Completes all accessioning requirements for pre-accessioned samples including data entry, compilation, and printing of labels/collection lists and organization of phlebotomy requisitions, labels, and lists.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

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