Phlebotomist & Lab Assistant – Patient Care & Ops

Ringgold County Hospital; Mount Ayr (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr, IA seeks a Phlebotomist / Laboratory Assistant to join our Laboratory team. The role combines patient contact with hands-on lab support, specimen collection, and daily administrative tasks.

You’ll work independently yet collaborate with clinical staff, handle waived tests and records, and participate in inventory, scheduling, and registration processes. Weekend and holiday shifts are included as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and efficient phlebotomy services, including collecting, labeling, and processing blood specimens according to established procedures.
• Obtain and process other patient specimens including urine, stool, sputum, and other body fluids.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting and directing patients throughout the hospital and clinic.
• Perform limited laboratory testing, including:
• Dipstick urinalysis
• Urine microalbumin testing
• Strep A testing
• H. pylori testing
• Influenza testing
• Urine pregnancy testing
• Urine drug screens
• Perform quality control checks on waived testing according to manufacturer recommendations and laboratory standards.
• Assist with laboratory records management, including organizing and maintaining:
• Monthly and yearly laboratory records
• Urinalysis records
• Waived testing documentation
• Hemoccult records
• Maintain and update the EKG data bank and patient logs.
• Order, receive, and maintain preliminary and final reports from reference laboratories.
• Assist with inventory management, supply ordering, and organization of laboratory supplies.
• Support laboratory registration processes, including:
• Validating tests for Medicare patients
• Obtaining additional information for non-covered services
• Explaining and issuing Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) when needed
• Distribute laboratory reports as needed through fax or electronic systems.
• Utilize hospital and clinic computer systems for documentation, scheduling, communication, and record management.
• Perform general office duties including filing, scanning, faxing, copying, and retrieving medical records.
• Work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Job description

Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr, IA seeks a Phlebotomist / Laboratory Assistant to join our Laboratory team. The role combines patient contact with hands-on lab support, specimen collection, and daily administrative tasks.

You’ll work independently yet collaborate with clinical staff, handle waived tests and records, and participate in inventory, scheduling, and registration processes. Weekend and holiday shifts are included as needed.