Laboratory Assistant

UnityPoint Health
$15.87/Hr.-$23.81/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Muscatine
1518 Mulberry Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 21, 2025
Area of Interest: Laboratory Salary Range: $16.64- $23.81* FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8 Department: Laboratory Shift: Second shift 1415-2245, weekend and holiday rotations as needed Job ID: 156068 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - 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. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. Overview Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist Full Time, FTE 0.8 2nd Shift; 2:15pm-10:45pm Location: Muscatine, IA The Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist I is responsible for various specimen collection and processing procedures. The Phlebotomist I will be responsible for strictly adhering to detail in the performance of technical and laboratory procedures to meet necessary requirements of voluntary and government agencies. Responsibilities Phlebotomy Performs venous, arterial and capillary blood collection, processing and delivery of specimens to departments within Trinity Laboratory. Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample and identification and labeling. Educates others and maintains knowledge of departmental functions, policies and procedures including AIDET and Focus value. Assists with the training new employees, being helpful supportive in the teaching of new associates. Quality Assurance Complies with procedures and services, including QA guidelines, in consultation with the assigned laboratory supervisor. Performs technical procedures within specified turnaround time for assigned area. Is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices of the department in order to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (ie. CAP, JCAHO) Qualifications Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Phlebotomy course, Medical Assistant, Associate of Arts, preferred. Experience: Experience with phlebotomy, preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Communication skills including reading, writing & speaking fluent english, Adaptability, customer/patient focused, Interpersonal skills and Self-development. Lifting Requirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects *Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.