Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Hegg Memorial Health Center; Rock Valley (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hegg Memorial Health Center in Rock Valley, IA is seeking a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist to support the laboratory team with venipuncture, fingersticks, heelsticks, and specimen collection. Training will be provided for phlebotomy and related laboratory practices as needed.

The ideal candidate may hold CPT certification or complete phlebotomy training, with 3–6 months of related experience preferred. Annual influenza vaccinations are mandatory for all employees by December 1, unless a medical

Qualifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification or Phlebotomy Technician training completion from a state endorsed program or college.
• Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• New hires may be trained by laboratory staff in phlebotomy, specimen collection, and laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory staff by performing venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks, and collection of swabs.
• Perform instrument maintenance, filing, charging, and other tasks as needed and assigned.

Skills

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy

Accurate labeling

Education

CPT certification

Phlebotomy training

3–6 months related experience

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Location:Rock Valley, IAWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)At Hegg Health Center, we've fostered an excellent culture! We support you both personally and professionally. Make the exciting decision today to apply for a career at Hegg.Position HighlightsThe Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist assists the laboratory staff by performing venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks, collection of swabs, instrument maintenance, filing, charging, and other tasks as needed and assigned.REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification; or Phlebotomy Technician training completion from a state endorsed, program accredited college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred but not required. Suitable candidate will be trained by laboratory staff in phlebotomy, specimen collection, and laboratory practices.POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Annual influenza vaccinations are mandatory for all employees by December 1, unless a medical waiver is signed and approved.Completion of the Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse courses for Iowa Mandatory Reporters within 90 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter.