Provides patient reception, clerical / computer support, Urine Drug Screen collection, Breath Alcohol Collection and phlebotomy (blood draw), including therapeutics, services for the laboratory department under the direction of laboratory supervisory staff. Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team – We've been named a ' Top Place to Work in Healthcare' for Third Consecutive Year' by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Clerical / Reception
• Performs computer operations and order entry duties using electronic medical record (EMR) and laboratory information system (LIS), ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Faxing reports as appropriate
• Follows proper telephone etiquette. Answers the telephone, takes messages and directs inquires to the appropriate individual.
• Receives specimens into LIS
• Performs registration functions as required
• Scheduling drug screens, breath alcohol tests and paternity tests in scheduling system.
Phlebotomy
• Verifies identity of patient.
• Collects and prepares specimens for analysis or other medical purposes utilizing appropriate equipment.
• Accurately labels specimens.
• Distributes specimens for processing.
• Able to collect blood cultures using proper sterile technique.
• Able to collect newborn specimens, including newborn screens, using proper technique.
• Able to perform phlebotomy (blood draw) on patients of all ages.
• Able to perform therapeutic phlebotomies on patients.
Other Duties
• Urine Drug Screen Collections
• Breath Alcohol Collections
• Paternity Testing Collections
• Issues appropriate specimen collection containers to patients as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for inventory and restocking phlebotomy areas.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees.
• Cleans and stores appropriate area and equipment.
• This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS). Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education:
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved phlebotomist certification program preferred.
Experience:
• Experience in healthcare field.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s):
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Able to obtain DOT Drug Collection Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Able to obtain Breath Alcohol Technician certification within 6 months of hire.
