Phlebotomy Technician

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to join our clinical team. You will perform blood draws and skin tests, identify samples and patients accurately, and use the EPIC system to document results while delivering compassionate, patient-focused service.

Responsibilities include education of new staff, maintaining a clean lab, handling supplies, and supporting off-site collections as needed. Weekend/holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training or medical assisting preferred.
• Certification options preferred: ASCP PBT, AMT RPT, NHA CPT.

Responsibilities

• Communicate accurate information at handoffs and with patients and families.
• Prioritize workload for timely collection of samples.
• Identify patients and samples during pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases.
• Perform specimen collection, including phlebotomy and skin tests.
• Use EPIC to access and enter information.
• Provide outstanding customer service to patients and colleagues.
• Educate and train new staff and students.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, stocking and upkeep.
• Fulfill clinic supply orders and transfer to receiving dock.
• Seek process improvements and participate in off-site collections as required.
• Competency areas: Inpatient Floors and Emergency Department.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient-focused service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Medical assisting program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Hours are 4am-12:30pm and every 3rd weekend/holidayWork ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing timely and accurate specimen collection and other laboratory support functions. The Phlebotomy Technician exhibits compassion towards our patients, provides outstanding customer service, and demonstrates professional behavior.Job DescriptionJob DutiesEnsure that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at handoffs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information to allow for the best possible patient outcomePrioritizes workload to ensure timely collection of patient samplesProperly identifies patients and samples during the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testingPerform specimen collection, including phlebotomy and skin tests, with skill and compassionFollows laboratory procedures for specimen collection and all other dutiesUses laboratory information system (EPIC) to access and enter informationCommunicates effectively and professionally with physicians, nurses, other medical personnel, patients, and familiesAssists with education and training new staff and studentsMaintains laboratory with general cleaning, stocking, and upkeepFulfill clinic supply orders and transfer to receiving dock for deliveryMaintains and improves skills by participating in at least one continuing education activity annuallyActively seeks and identifies opportunities for process improvementParticipates in off-site collections and rotates to lab locations outside the hospital as requiredAreas trained and maintained competency: Inpatient Floors and Emergency Department.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of specimen collection procedures, including venipuncture, capillary collection, and TB placementKnowledge of different patient populations and their needs, including neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and traumaAbility to work quickly and efficiently under pressure without sacrificing qualityAbility to multi-task, prioritize, and work with interruptionsSkills to use the laboratory information system (EPIC)Ability to be detail-orientedAbility to complete appropriate documentation and paperwork clearly and completelyExhibits outstanding customer service to patients, families and colleagues.Professional ExperienceExperience preferred but not required.EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred.Preferred: Graduate of a phlebotomy training program or medical assisting program.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationOne of the following certifications preferred:American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), PBT (ASCP)American Medical Technologists (AMT, RPT (AMT)National Healthcareer Association (NHA), CPT (NHA)Physical RequirementsLight: Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.