Laboratory Assistant

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by UnityPoint Health
Muscatine, IA
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Overview:

Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

As Needed; PRN

Location: Muscatine, IA

The Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist I is responsible for various specimen collection and processing procedures. The Phlebotomist I will be responsible for strictly adhering to detail in the performance of technical and laboratory procedures to meet necessary requirements of voluntary and government agencies.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at (url removed)/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities:

Phlebotomy

Performs venous, arterial and capillary blood collection, processing and delivery of specimens to departments within Trinity Laboratory. Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample and identification and labeling.

Educates others and maintains knowledge of departmental functions, policies and procedures including AIDET and Focus value.

Assists with the training new employees, being helpful supportive in the teaching of new associates.

Quality Assurance

Complies with procedures and services, including QA guidelines, in consultation with the assigned laboratory supervisor.

Performs technical procedures within specified turnaround time for assigned area.

Is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices of the department in order to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (ie. CAP, JCAHO)

Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.  Phlebotomy course, Medical Assistant, Associate of Arts, preferred.

Experience: Experience with phlebotomy, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  Communication skills including reading, writing & speaking fluent english, Adaptability, customer/patient focused, Interpersonal skills and Self-development.

Lifting Requirements:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Reference: 201958391

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Laboratory Assistant

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by UnityPoint Health

Muscatine, IA
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

As Needed; PRN

Location: Muscatine, IA

The Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist I is responsible for various specimen collection and processing procedures. The Phlebotomist I will be responsible for strictly adhering to detail in the performance of technical and laboratory procedures to meet necessary requirements of voluntary and government agencies.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at (url removed)/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities:

Phlebotomy

Performs venous, arterial and capillary blood collection, processing and delivery of specimens to departments within Trinity Laboratory. Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample and identification and labeling.

Educates others and maintains knowledge of departmental functions, policies and procedures including AIDET and Focus value.

Assists with the training new employees, being helpful supportive in the teaching of new associates.

Quality Assurance

Complies with procedures and services, including QA guidelines, in consultation with the assigned laboratory supervisor.

Performs technical procedures within specified turnaround time for assigned area.

Is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices of the department in order to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (ie. CAP, JCAHO)

Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.  Phlebotomy course, Medical Assistant, Associate of Arts, preferred.

Experience: Experience with phlebotomy, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  Communication skills including reading, writing & speaking fluent english, Adaptability, customer/patient focused, Interpersonal skills and Self-development.

Lifting Requirements:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Reference: 201958391

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