Outpatient Phlebotomist

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Outpatient Phlebotomist to support patients in an outpatient setting. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of patient collections, order entry and retrieval, and charting. Strong blood draw skills are essential; basic phlebotomy training is not provided. Applicants with at least six months of hospital or clinic phlebotomy experience receive priority consideration.

The position is based at Village Pointe Health Center and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with an occasional Saturday call shift at the Oakview Health Center location. The phlebotomist collects and transports patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing in accordance with department identification policies; performs, evaluates, and reports patient specimens using point-of-care instrumentation; and may process and distribute specimens. The role also requires professional conduct, excellent customer service, and behavioral skills that contribute to a productive work environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility.
• Computer experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong blood draw skills; basic phlebotomy training is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Direct patient care experience, completion of a phlebotomy course, or phlebotomy experience.
• Phlebotomy certification PBT (ASCP).
• At least six months of hospital or clinic phlebotomy experience receives priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing while following department identification policies.
• Perform, evaluate, and report patient specimens using point-of-care instrumentation.
• May process and distribute patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing.
• Demonstrate behavioral skills that contribute to a productive work environment.
• Represent the laboratory professionally and provide excellent customer service.
• Manage patient collections, order entry and retrieval, and charting in a high-volume outpatient setting.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• 35% discount at Clarkson College.
• Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED