Lab Phlebotomist

Ringgold County Hospital is seeking an experienced and dependable Phlebotomist / Laboratory Assistant to join our Laboratory team. This position is ideal for a skilled phlebotomist who enjoys patient interaction and would like to expand their role by supporting laboratory operations, organization, registration processes, and quality documentation.

The Phlebotomist / Laboratory Assistant plays an important role in providing excellent patient care by collecting high-quality specimens while assisting the Laboratory Department with daily administrative and operational needs. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with laboratory and clinical staff.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform accurate and efficient phlebotomy services, including collecting, labeling, and processing blood specimens according to established procedures.
• Obtain and process other patient specimens including urine, stool, sputum, and other body fluids.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting and directing patients throughout the hospital and clinic.
• Perform limited laboratory testing, including:
  • Dipstick urinalysis
  • Urine microalbumin testing
  • Strep A testing
  • H. pylori testing
  • Influenza testing
  • Urine pregnancy testing
  • Urine drug screens
• Perform quality control checks on waived testing according to manufacturer recommendations and laboratory standards.
• Assist with laboratory records management, including organizing and maintaining:
  • Monthly and yearly laboratory records
  • Urinalysis records
  • Waived testing documentation
  • Hemoccult records
• Maintain and update the EKG data bank and patient logs.
• Order, receive, and maintain preliminary and final reports from reference laboratories.
• Assist with inventory management, supply ordering, and organization of laboratory supplies.
• Support laboratory registration processes, including:
  • Validating tests for Medicare patients
  • Obtaining additional information for non-covered services
  • Explaining and issuing Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) when needed
• Distribute laboratory reports as needed through fax or electronic systems.
• Utilize hospital and clinic computer systems for documentation, scheduling, communication, and record management.
• Perform general office duties including filing, scanning, faxing, copying, and retrieving medical records.
• Work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

• Previous phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience working in a hospital, clinic, or laboratory setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, professional patient care.
• Comfortable performing both clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Basic computer skills and experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Coverage for medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Accounts for employees to set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses.
• IPERS: a pension plan for public employees in Iowa.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): Confidential counseling and referral services for work-life issues.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Assistance with education costs or professional certification.
• Professional Development: Access to training, conferences, or mentorship programs.
• Life Insurance: Provides a death benefit to beneficiaries.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage for illness or injury.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: Pays benefits in case of accidents resulting in death or disability.

Ringgold County Hospital

RCH is an affiliate of MercyOne. Services provided by our 16-bed critical access hospital have expanded far beyond inpatient care. We now provide same-day outpatient surgeries, infusion therapy, cardiopulmonary rehab, physical therapy, sleep studies, medical imaging, and more.

The hospital also owns and operates the Ringgold County Ambulance Service and the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic. We also regularly host specialty outpatient clinics, so our patients have access to the specialist care they need, when and where they need it. We are continually adding new services and equipment as resources permit, so we can continue to serve as your partner in health.

Mount Ayr Medical Clinic is our rural health clinic located within Ringgold County Hospital. The current facilities were built in 2009 and features modern, large, and spacious. The physicians at Mount Ayr Medical Clinic treat patients of all ages between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The clinic also functions much like an urgent care facility, treating those without life-threatening symptoms but who require immediate medical attention.

Community

Mount Ayr is located near the Iowa – Missouri border and is the county seat of Ringgold County, Iowa. Surrounding communities include Diagonal, Kellerton, Tingley, Ellston, Beaconsfield, Redding, Delphos, Maloy, Sun Valley Lake, and Benton.

Ringgold County is a popular destination for hunters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Local parks, museums, and lakes provide a wide range of recreational opportunities. In the Mount Ayr area, you can fish, boat, cross-country ski, run trails, and more. The City of Mount Ayr welcomes you to explore the Lucky Lanes bowling alley, Princess Theater, Judge Lewis Park and its outdoor swimming pool, Mount Ayr Golf & Country Club, and several county parks. There are many shops and restaurants that appeal to a variety of tastes and interests located close to the town square business district.

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