Phlebotomist I-Laboratory

UnityPoint Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to play a crucial role in patient care by ensuring efficient blood sample collection and maintaining laboratory standards. Join a team committed to exceptional health delivery, where your contributions matter and opportunities for professional growth are supported through a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred one year of hospital clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects venous and capillary blood samples while ensuring patient safety.
• Assists with specimen delivery and demonstrates knowledge of computer systems.
• Trains new employees and prioritizes team collaboration.

Skills

Patient interaction

Sample collection

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

The phlebotomist plays an important role in the lab. The phlebotomist is the face of the lab interacting with patients and nursing personnel with the primary responsibility of collecting venous and capillary blood samples from patients of all ages and assuring these samples get to the testing labs in a timely manner.

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

Exceptional Care Delivery

• Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines (AIDET, 5/10 Rule and No-Point, etc).
• Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers, always labeling samples in the presence of the patient.
• Performs venous and capillary blood collections for patients of all ages within specified safety parameters, timelines and pace (7 phlebotomies per hour).
• Assists with sample receiving and delivery of specimens to testing areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs for patient identification, order, and sample tracking.
• Utilizes supply items in a cost effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items.
• Achieves basic understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy to understand way.

Committed Team

• Prioritizes work in the best interest of the patient, sharing the work with team members.
• Assists with training new employees and students, being helpful and supportive in their teaching.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Attends department huddles, staff meetings and other required training.
• Checks emails regularly for huddle minutes and important communications relevant to assignment.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

• Prefer one (1) year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency.