Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

Avera Health; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Regional Health Services is seeking a PRN phlebotomist to perform blood collection, data entry, and related tasks in a patient-centered laboratory setting. You may travel to nursing homes and participate in health fairs, ensuring proper patient identification and specimen labeling.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference given to those with phlebotomy experience and CPR/BLS certification within 3 months.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedures and collects blood samples.
• Manages data entry and maintains accurate patient records.
• Assists with scheduling and communication with patients and other staff.
• Travels to nursing homes and health fairs for phlebotomy services.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS/CPR

Job description

Location:
Cresco, IA

Worker Type:
PRN

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

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.