Phlebotomy Technician II - IRL
The University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa River Landing clinic is seeking a patient centered individual for our 100% Phlebotomy Technician II in the Pathology department. Under direct supervision, performs phlebotomy and a variety of difficult venipuncture procedures. Completes laboratory tasks related to routine phlebotomy labeling procedures, telephone inquiries, and distribution of phlebotomy supplies. Instructs new staff on phlebotomy techniques as needed, and monitors progress of trainees (Phlebotomist I’s).
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs all phlebotomy duties as assigned
- Performs complex and difficult specimen procurement processes
- Instruct and train others in phlebotomy techniques. Monitor specimen collection techniques of Phlebotomist I’s. Provide training and education on correct specimen procurement techniques
- Responds to or may direct responses to inquiries concerning phlebotomy policies and procedures
- Performs data entry and computer tasks related to order entry and phlebotomy. Performs data entry to accession laboratory specimens using laboratory guidelines for accuracy
- Checks laboratory specimens for appropriate labeling
- Labels specimens as directed by each laboratory SOP
- Completes all accessioning requirements for pre-accessioned samples including data entry, compilation, and printing of labels/collection lists and organization of phlebotomy requisitions, labels, and lists.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 40 hours will be accomplished between 7:00am-8:30pm, Monday-Thursday and between 7:00am-5:30pm on Fridays. Position will also be a part of a Saturday and holiday rotation. Additional hours as needed.
Location: UI Health Care - Iowa River Landing, Coralville, Iowa
Rotations: Saturday and Holiday Rotation.
Pay Grade: 06
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information, click here.
About:
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care–Iowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Health Care in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way.
For more information about Why Iowa?, click here.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- High school graduation or equivalent and
- Current certification as a Phlebotomist Technician by ACA (American Certification Agency), AMT (American Medical Technologists), ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology), NCA (National Center for Competency Testing), NCCT (National Credentialing Agency) or NHA (National Healthcareer Association), and
- Six months full-time experience performing phlebotomy work, or completion of a Phlebotomy training program.
Dual Postings:
The department intends to hire for one position from either Phlebotomy Technician II, requisition #26001870, or Phlebotomy Technician I, requisition #26001875, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.
Application Process:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must complete the application entirely to show that they clearly meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Submitting a Resume and marking it as a “Relevant File” under the submissions is desired.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. If applicable, internal references will be conducted with approval from the candidate. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship or employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Alene Johnson at alene-johnson@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
