Outpatient Phlebotomist
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is hiring an Outpatient Phlebotomist to support patients in an outpatient setting. This role works in a fast-paced environment handling 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 the Durham Outpatient Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday or on-call shifts. Nebraska Medicine highlights collaboration, its partnership with UNMC as a leading academic health network, respect for diverse backgrounds and experiences, and educational support. Educational benefits include 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.
- 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 is preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification PBT (ASCP) is preferred.
- At least six months of hospital or clinic phlebotomy experience receives priority consideration.
Responsibilities
- Collect and transport patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing in accordance with 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.
- Manage patient collections, order entry and retrieval, and charting.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
- 35% discount at Clarkson College.
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
