Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

Avera Health; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Health Services in Cresco, IA is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection, patient preparation, and related clerical tasks in a patient-centered laboratory setting.

You will travel to nursing homes and local businesses for on-site phlebotomy, handle specimen labeling and data entry, and support routine lab operations under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer phlebotomy experience.
• Must be proficient in drawing all ages within 60 days of employment.
• BLS (CPR) certification or obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood and collect specimens from patients.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Data entry and record keeping.
• Prepare specimens and requisitions for reference labs.
• Report results and maintain inventory.
• Travel to nursing homes and businesses for phlebotomy services.
• Maintain equipment and perform general cleaning.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient care

Data entry

BLS CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Location: Cresco, IA

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Join Our Team!

At Regional Health Services, we strive to create a positive, team-oriented work environment for our staff. Our professional team of clinical, administrative, and support staff work each day to better serve and care for our community.

Position Highlights

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of duties in the laboratory, including, but not limited to, drawing blood, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, data entry and management, record keeping, preparing specimens and requisitions for reference lab tests, reporting of results, maintaining inventory and restocking, and maintaining equipment, and general cleaning. Performs routine technical work in laboratory under the direction of the clinical laboratory technologist. Could also be responsible for phlebotomy services, including patient blood samples through venipuncture and other technologies as ordered by a physician. Receives the physician requests and collects blood specimens from patients by performing venipunctures, heelsticks or fingersticks. Properly identifies patient and correctly labels specimens. Will also travel to nursing homes in town for phlebotomy services, as well as traveling to businesses for health fairs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer previous office and phlebotomy experience.
• Must be proficient in drawing all ages of patients within 60 days of beginning this position.
• BLS (CPR) certified or obtained within 3 months of employment.