Lab AssistantPhlebotomist
Job Location:
Cresco, IA - USA
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Job Summary
Location:
Cresco IAWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Primarily days with night weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)Join Our Team!
At Regional Health Services we strive to create a positive team-oriented work environment for our staff. Our professional team of clinical administrative and support staff work each day to better serve and care for our community. If you would like to join us on our mission apply today!
Position Highlights
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a variety of duties in the laboratory including but not limited to drawing blood answering telephones scheduling appointments data entry and management record keeping preparing specimens and requisitions for reference lab tests reporting of results maintaining inventory and restocking and maintaining equipment and general cleaning. Performs routine technical work in laboratory under the direction of the clinical laboratory technologist. Could also be responsible for phlebotomy services including patient blood samples through venipuncture and other technologies as ordered by a physician. Receives the physician requests and collects blood specimens from patients by performing venipunctures heelsticks or fingersticks. Properly identifies patient and correctly labels specimens. Will also travel to nursing homes in town for phlebotomy services as well as traveling to businesses for health fairs.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Prefer previous office and phlebotomy experience.
Must be proficient in drawing all ages of patients within 60 days of beginning this position.
BLS (CPR) certified or obtained within 3 months of employment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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