Phlebotomist - Laboratory - Grinnell - PRN As Needed

• Area of Interest: Laboratory
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .01
• Department: Laboratory
• Shift: Varied As Needed
• Job ID: 162055
  
  

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Overview

Provides patient reception, clerical / computer support, Urine Drug Screen collection, Breath Alcohol Collection and phlebotomy (blood draw), including therapeutics, services for the laboratory department under the direction of laboratory supervisory staff.

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.
• Able to perform therapeutic phlebotomies on patients.
  
  

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 preferred.
  
  

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare field.
• 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 6 months of hire.
• Able to obtain Breath Alcohol Technician certification within 6 months of hire.