Lab Technologist/Phlebotomist (FM) - Medical Associates of NWA

The Laboratory Technologist works under general supervision to perform difficult and complex laboratory procedures involving a high degree of independent judgment.

The Phlebotomist draws blood and obtains various specimens from patients with minimum discomfort and pain for the performance of clinical laboratory analyses.

About MANA Family Medicine  

MANA Family Medicine Clinics provide comprehensive healthcare for every member of the family at all stages of life. At Family Medicine, our specialty focuses on men, women, and children. The family doctors and their care staff have a passion for providing equality healthcare to their patients and to Northwest Arkansas.

About MANA

Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an independent physician group that includes family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health and an array of specialists and advanced health services.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing compassionate, comprehensive, quality healthcare.

• Personalized environment
• Quality patient experiences
• Physicians that care for your wholistic well-being
• A learning organization that cares for employees in every stage of career

What We Offer

At MANA, you will receive more than just pay. We offer various benefits that matter most to you. MANA team members are eligible to receive benefits. Below are some of our various benefit offerings:

• Comprehensive Benefits –

• Medical & dental
• 401(K) match and profit sharing
• Up to 21.5 paid days off (PDO, EID and Perfect Attendance benefits) & 6 days paid holidays; during your first year of employment
• Employer paid life, long-term & short-term disability benefits

• One-On-One Training and Development

Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Prepare laboratory and laboratory equipment for daily operation (e.g., turn on equipment and computer, retrieve necessary chemicals, reagents, etc.)
• Inventory lab supplies to ensure sufficient amounts are available
• Examine expiration dates of chemicals and replace expired products
• Perform shut-down procedures on equipment at end of day (e.g., general cleaning, flushing lines, disassembly, return
• Maintain accuracy in all work; Complete tasks on time and per any deadlines, label specimens with a high degree of accuracy, ensure proper tubes are used for each blood test ordered
• Verify the identity of every patient before collecting any samples
• identification and sample collection using paper orders in the event of an interruption in computer service
• Be aware of Medicare guidelines, send-out test requirements, and special tests; Explain Medicare ABNs to patients clearly and accurately
• Perform venipuncture and finger/heel stick procedures with a high degree of professionalism and concern for the patient, including a minimum of 2 sticks per encounter
• Collect nasal and throat swabs and blood cultures when needed

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7 – 11 months related experience and/or training
• Certified in Arkansas as a lab tech or other certification
• Limited Licensed Radiologic Technologist experience welcomed. Training and licensing opportunities available.