Outpatient Phlebotomist

The Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position is based at the Durham Outpatient Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional Saturday or on-call shifts. Nebraska Medicine describes its work as collaborative and patient-focused, and offers educational support including up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• 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 for priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing while adhering to department identification policies.
• Perform, evaluate, and report patient specimens using point-of-care instrumentation.
• Demonstrate behaviors that contribute to a productive work environment, represent the laboratory professionally, and provide excellent customer service.
• May process and distribute patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing.

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