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

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.

• Performs venous, arterial, and capillary blood collection, as well as specimen processing and delivery within the laboratory.

• Ensures accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, and adherence to collection protocols with strong attention to detail.

• Maintains knowledge of departmental functions, policies, and procedures, including AIDET and FOCUS values.

• Provides education and guidance to staff and supports a positive team environment.

• Assists in training new employees, offering support and instruction to ensure competency.

• Complies with all quality assurance (QA) procedures and laboratory service standards.

• Performs technical procedures within required turnaround times for assigned areas.

• Monitors and follows technical practices to meet regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., CAP, JCAHO).

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Phlebotomy course, Medical Assistant, Associate of Arts is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilites:

• Communication skills including reading, writing, & speaking fluent English
• Adaptability
• Customer/Patient Focused
• Interpersonal Skills and Self-Development

*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.