NEW Pathways Opportunity! Train to become a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

UnityPoint Health; Rock Island, Anacortes (IL, WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to perform blood collections and assist in training new employees. This role is essential for our Laboratory team, ensuring accurate specimen delivery and patient care, with opportunities for professional development through a Phlebotomy Certificate Program.

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Early access to earned wages

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Participants must complete a Phlebotomy Certificate Program and be willing to train in the role.
• One year of full-time work required post-program completion to avoid reimbursement fees.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous, arterial, and capillary blood collections.
• Educate and train new employees in laboratory functions.
• Maintain attention to detail in patient and sample identification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Training skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certificate Program

Job description

• Area of Interest: Laboratory
• Salary Range: $16.64-$23.81
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Laboratory- RI
• Shift: Shifts Vary
• Job ID: 163057

Overview

Our Pathways programs surround you with resources and encouragement to grow your healthcare career. Start advancing your skills, knowledge and career today.

Want more info? Apply to this posting or reach out to our Pathways Navigator, Lauren VanNatta at [e-mail] to set up a phone call!

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist job duties:

• 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 training new employees, and being helpful and supportive in the teaching of new associates.

Qualifications

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Participants will be enrolled in Trinity College's 7 Week Phlebotomy Certificate Program
• Participants must be willing to transfer out of their current role to start working in tandem with the program
• Must work in the Phleb role for 1-year full-time (.8 FTE or higher), post completion of program. Failure to do so will result in reimbursement of program cost.