Medical Assistant I-Phlebotomist
UnityPoint Health
Waterloo, IAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Medical Assistant I Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood samples through various phlebotomy techniques and assisting with the collection of other specimens.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and understand basic techniques of phlebotomy and specimen collection.
- Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients, outpatients, and nursing home patients.
- Learn and understand the collection of urine drug screens for occupational and medical collections.
- Assist technologists with duties including stocking supplies, washing laboratory dishes, inventory management, and follow-up on reports.
- After demonstrating competence, assist in training new staff in phlebotomy.
- Enter data and order samples into the Laboratory Information system.
- Navigate the Hospital Information system as required for patient care.
- Answer incoming phone calls.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Phlebotomy (blood collection) techniques: vacutainer, syringe, winged infusion set, and capillary collections.
- Clerical and computer skills.
- Laboratory Information system.
- Hospital Information system.
- Word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser knowledge.
Qualifications
- High school diploma preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Must possess basic computer skills.
- May require travel to area nursing home facilities.