*As Needed* Phlebotomist II

Job Overview

Overview

Phlebotomist II

Dubuque, IA

As Needed

Phlebotomist II will be performing venipunctures and obtaining urine specimens from patients. Duties will also include verifying patient information, patient lab orders and specimen labeling. They will be a team player and work closely with the receptionists, phlebotomists, clinicians, and all other members of the care team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and obtain urine specimens; requires use of color vision. Monitor the identification, processing, transportation of specimens to ensure specimen integrity.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomies. Instruct patients in collection of 24-hour urine specimen.
• Verify patient information (name, date of birth, address) and insurance information from the practice management system.
• Review lab orders, encounters and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Assist patient before, during and after specimen collection.
• Answer the telephone, take messages and provide routine laboratory information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.