Phlebotomist

• Area of Interest: Laboratory

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01

• Department: Laboratory

• Shift: PRN, Varied As Needed

• Job ID: 184155

Overview

The phlebotomist plays an important role in the lab. The phlebotomist is the face of the lab interacting with patients and nursing with the primary responsibility of accurately obtaining blood samples through venipuncture and capillary collection with minimum patient discomfort and safe practices for patients of all ages. Achieves productivity standards and ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory procedures. Committed to improving the Patient experience through our values.

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

Clerical/Reception

• Performs computer operations and order entry duties using electronic medical record (EMR) and laboratory information system (LIS), ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Faxing reports as appropriate.

• Follows proper telephone etiquette: answers the telephone, takes messages and directs inquires to the appropriate individual.

• Receives specimens into LIS.

• Performs registration functions as required.

• Scheduling drug screens, breath alcohol tests and paternity tests in scheduling system. Phlebotomy

• Verifies identity of patient.

• Collects and prepares specimens for analysis or other medical purposes utilizing appropriate equipment.

• Accurately labels specimens.

• Distributes specimens for processing.

• Able to collect blood cultures using proper sterile technique.

• Able to collect newborn specimens, including newborn screens, using proper technique.

• Able to perform phlebotomy (blood draw) on patients of all ages. Other Duties

• Urine Drug Screen Collections.

• Breath Alcohol Collections.

• Paternity Testing Collections.

• Issues appropriate specimen collection containers to patients as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for inventory and restocking phlebotomy areas.

• Assists in orientation and training of new employees.

• Cleans and stores appropriate area and equipment.

• This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS). Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Graduate of an approved phlebotomist certification program required. Experience:

• Experience in healthcare field required.

• Phlebotomy experience required. License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

• Able to obtain DOT Drug Collection Certification within six months of hire.

• Able to obtain Breath Alcohol Technician certification within six months of hire.