Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

Regional Health Services of Howard County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, IA is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to join our clinical team. You will draw blood, handle patient interactions, manage data entry and specimen logistics, and support laboratory operations under supervision.

The role includes traveling to nursing homes and local businesses for phlebotomy services and health fairs, with emphasis on accurate specimen collection and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in the laboratory, including 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 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.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.