Outpatient Phlebotomist

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Outpatient Phlebotomist to support patients in an outpatient setting. This role works in a fast-paced environment and manages 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, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with occasional Saturday or on-call shifts. The phlebotomist collects and transports patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing in accordance with department identification policies. The role also performs, evaluates, and reports patient specimens using point-of-care instrumentation; may process and distribute specimens; and contributes to a productive work environment while representing the laboratory professionally and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

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

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

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.