Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

Full Time, FTE 0.8

Weekend Package; Friday 10:30pm-6:30am; Saturday and Sunday 6:00pm-6:00am

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.

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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 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