Phlebotomist | 40 hours per week | Laboratory

Great River Health; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Great River Health in Iowa seeks a phlebotomy technician to collect and process laboratory specimens, ensuring accurate labeling and test preparation. You may assist in Bone Marrow collections and provide phlebotomy at off-site facilities as needed.

Role requires attention to inpatient identification, specimen requirements, and maintaining a courteous professional image toward patients. High school diploma or GED required; prior phlebotomy exposure helpful.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Phlebotomy training preferred.
• 1-3 years computer classes/experience required.
• 1-3 years clinical experience in a hospital setting or similar healthcare setting required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred or Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood or other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Explain blood or laboratory specimen collection procedures to patients.
• Enter provider orders into the computer system.
• Participate in training and orientation of new staff.
• Contact provider or representative to clarify unusual orders.
• Inventory and stock supplies.
• Clean and maintain work area.

Skills

Blood collection

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Training Preferred

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage: From $18.89 per hour

Job Details

Scheduled Hours: 4:00am - 12:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Description

Responsible for the collection and processing of laboratory specimens. May be trained to assist in Bone Marrow collections as well as provide phlebotomy services at off-site facilities such as nursing homes and/or laboratories on the other campuses. Must demonstrate absolute accuracy in inpatient identification, specimen labeling and have knowledge of test requirements as well as other duties related to department specific needs. Requires the ability to professionally portray the Laboratory's image to patients by demonstrating pleasant and courteous mannerisms at all times.

What You Will Do

• Collect blood or other laboratory specimens and label, log and prepare them for testing.
• Explain blood or laboratory specimen collection procedures to patients.
• Enter provider orders into the computer system.
• Participate in training and orientation of new staff.
• Contact provider or representative to clarify unusual orders.
• Inventory and stock supplies.
• Clean and maintain work area.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Medical terminology Preferred
• Phlebotomy Training Preferred
• 1-3 years Computer classes / experience Required
• 1-3 years Clinical experience in a hospital setting or similar healthcare setting Required
• Certified Medical Assistant Preferred or
• Licensed Practical Nurse Preferred

Benefits

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.