NEW Pathways Opportunity! Train to become a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Pathway Program

Are you interested in starting a rewarding career in healthcare? UnityPoint Health - Quad Cities/Muscatine is currently accepting applicants for our May 25 Pathways Program cohort.

Our Pathways Programs are designed to support individuals who want to grow in healthcare by providing training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Participants receive the resources and encouragement needed to build valuable clinical skills while advancing their careers.

Selected candidates will be enrolled in the Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences 7-week Phlebotomy Certificate Program while gaining practical experience within our laboratory team.

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.

Phlebotomy

• Performs venous, arterial and capillary blood collection, processing and delivery of specimens to departments within Trinity Laboratory. Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample and identification and labeling.
• Educates others and maintains knowledge of departmental functions, policies and procedures including AIDET and Focus value.
• Assists with the training new employees, being helpful supportive in the teaching of new associates.

Quality Assurance

• Complies with procedures and services, including QA guidelines, in consultation with the assigned laboratory supervisor.
• Performs technical procedures within specified turnaround time for assigned area.
• Is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices of the department in order to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (ie. CAP, JCAHO)

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Phlebotomy course, Medical Assistant, Associate of Arts, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Communication skills including reading, writing & speaking fluent english, Adaptability, customer/patient focused, Interpersonal skills and Self-development.

Lifting Requirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.