Laboratory Assistant Phlebotomist - Part Tim

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. 

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.