Phlebotomist

• Area of Interest: Laboratory

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Lab- DQ

• Shift: Mon-Fri 8-4:30

• Job ID: 184545

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Phlebotomist II

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Dubuque, IA

Full Time Benefits

The Phlebotomist II plays an important role in the lab. The phlebotomist II 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. Responsible for specimen processing and some registration activities. 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

• Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines (example: AIDET)

• Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers, always labeling samples in the presence of the patient.

• Performs a variety of blood draws and specimen collections, including but not limited to venous, capillary blood and newborn heel sticks.

• Assists with sample receiving and delivery of specimens to testing areas while ensuring sample stability through proper handling.

• Achieves basic understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy-to-understand way.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of computer programs for patient identification, order, and sample tracking.

• Specimen processing and some patient registration

• May be required to float to multiple locations and settings.

• Responsible for following all infection control and safety standards.

• Utilizes supply items in a cost-effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items.

• May be responsible for clerical duties such as answering phones and collecting consents.

• Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units and clients to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies which include judging specimen acceptability and canceling test as needed.

• Attends department huddles, staff meetings and other required training.

Qualifications

Education

HS Diploma/GED