Unitypoint Health Waterloo , IA 50702
Posted 7 days ago
Overview
Medical Assistant II/Phlebotomist
UnityPoint Health
Shift: Full-time; 1.0 FTE; 0445-1315; every other weekend and holiday rotation
Benefits Eligible
Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 paid over 6 months
The Medical Assistant II Phlebotomist, under the direction of the Manager-Compliance/ED Lab/Phlebotomy, is responsible for collection of blood samples through phlebotomy (blood collection) techniques, including vacutainer, syringe, winged infusion set and capillary collections. All phlebotomists are expected to assist with collections from outpatients, inpatients as well as stat nursing home patients and any other patient types supported by UnityPoint Health.
The Medical Assistant II Phlebotomist is also trained into the Laboratory Office to register, receive in specimens from reference clients and other general office duties. They also perform routine nursing home collection routes when working during the early morning hours.
Phlebotomists also assist in the collection of other specimens such as urines for analysis and urines for drug screens.
Phlebotomists should possess good clerical and computer skills to support the Laboratory department.
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Responsibilities
Learn and understand basic techniques of phlebotomy and specimen collection.
Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients, outpatients and nursing home patients
Learn and understand collection of urine drug screens for occupational and medical collections
Performs routine nursing home draw routes if scheduled in early AM hours
Assists technologists with duties including but not limited to stocking supplies, washing laboratory dishes, inventory management & follow up on reports
After competent, assist in training new staff in phlebotomy
Enters data and orders samples into Laboratory Information system
Registers, orders and receives in specimens from reference lab and nursing home clients
Navigates the Hospital Information system as required for patient care
Answers incoming phone calls
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid driver's license
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser
Requires frequent travel to area nursing home facilities
Preferred:
High School Diploma or greater.
1 year experience
Certified Medical Assistant
Area of Interest: Laboratory;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
Department: Laboratory
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