Laboratory Assistant

Variable Shifts: 6:00am-2:30pm 2:15pm-10:45pm 10:30pm-7:00am

Occassional weekends as needed

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the operation organization of the Central Collection department and for carrying out the philosophy and objectives established by the Board of Directors and the Management Team. Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the performance of laboratory procedures solving practical problems resolving conflict and implementing constructive change.

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 youre 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.

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)

Education:High School diploma or courseMedical AssistantAssociate of Arts preferred.

Experience: Experience with phlebotomy preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Communication skills including reading writing & speaking fluent englishAdaptability customer/patient focusedInterpersonal skills andSelf-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.