Phlebotomist - Full-Time

Laboratory/Radiology Dubuque, Iowa
Posting Closes: 11/26/2024


Description

Are you a Phlebotomist who is looking for a full time position? We have hours available in our phlebotomist area that offers schedule flexibility. 

Position:
The ideal candidate enjoys working at a fast pace and can manage their time accordingly, has outstanding communication skills, is able to multi-task with high attention to a detailed process, and is always willing to go above and beyond to provide outstanding patient care.

On-the-job training!! Previous phlebotomy experience preferred, but not required.

Schedule: The phlebotomy department covers hours Monday -Friday ranging from 6:30am – 5:30pm, Saturday rotation of 8am -5pm and/or Sunday rotation of 7am-5pm.

Location: Shifts will rotate being scheduled at the East and West Campus Lab departments. 

The Role:

  • Collect laboratory specimens from patients of all age groups and instruct patients for special laboratory testing.
  • Perform venipuncture, arterial punctures and capillary finger sticks or heel sticks punctures; collect other laboratory specimens; instruct patients of all ages on collections of laboratory specimens, and properly identify and label laboratory specimens.
  • Access and create patient orders, and perform data entry of laboratory test results.
  • Provide backup for receptionist duties as required.

Knowledge and Skills:
Experience: From three months to one year of similar or related experience. On-the-job training provided!

Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information that may require some discussion.


Physical Aspects:

Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sound with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

Vision - 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction.

Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Environmental Conditions: None - The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).


Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.