Phlebotomist I - Casual

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a casual Phlebotomist I to join their team at Methodist Physicians Clinic - HealthWest in Omaha, NE. This role involves collecting and preserving blood samples and other body fluids, processing specimens, and utilizing interpersonal skills for communication and cooperation. The position is on an 'as needed' basis, with workdays and hours varying weekly, typically Monday through Friday between 7 am and 5 pm. The culture at Nebraska Methodist Health System, known as 'The Meaning of Care,' emphasizes exceptional care for the community and employees, fostering a supportive and valued work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent required.
Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures, accrediting agencies and as directed by Leadership.
Requires strong attention to detail.
Ability to work within a fast paced clinical laboratory with many interruptions and changing priorities required.
Willing to adjust schedule/shift and pick up open shifts to meet patient needs

Nice To Haves

6 months of phlebotomy experience that qualifies for American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, or approved equivalent certification, preferred.
Completion of a structured, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) approved phlebotomy training course, or approved equivalent course, or equivalent preferred such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or MA AND experience in the following areas.
Routine venipuncture experience preferred.
Routine dermal puncture experience preferred.
Experience in data entry and/or previous laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties of a Phlebotomist to assist in the daily workload by performing assigned tasks.
Assist in daily workload.
Compliant per Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines 100% of time.
Perform basic dermal and venipuncture collection.
Maintain compliance with established processes: turn-around time expectations, collecting and handling specimens, proper documentation of sample collection.
Accommodate patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing.
Perform duties in Specimen Processing to assist in daily workload by performing assigned tasks.
Process (i.e. centrifuge, aliquot, distribute, store) patient specimens appropriately, and in a safe manner to ensure accurate and timely test results by following policies and procedures.
Perform laboratory information system and electronic health record computer functions accurately to complete daily tasks.
Properly process and distribute specimens following collection.
Perform all specimen processing functions to receive and process specimens according to the laboratory protocol, including, but not limited to: identification and preparation for the analyzers and preparing specimens to be sent to the reference laboratories.
Label specimens and order documents using proper patient identification techniques.
Accurately enter patient information (i.e. demographics, test orders, test results) in the computer to ensure timely reports to caregivers.
Compliant per PPE guidelines 100% of the time.
Accommodate patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules and staffing.
Maintain section supplies, materials and equipment by following section policies.
Maintain a clean and orderly section to ensure a safe working environment by assisting in cleaning and organizing supplies and work areas.
Promote and maintain communication within the laboratory and clinic, as well as with hospital personnel, couriers and clients to facilitate excellent laboratory services by using the phone, taking messages and forwarding information to the appropriate personnel.
Provide help/guidance regarding test directory inquiries.
Participate as a team member to facilitate the efficiency and effectiveness of the section by utilizing interpersonal skills in communication, cooperation and assisting coworkers in all areas.
Communicate efficiently by answering telephones, taking messages, calling clients for test clarification and forwarding information or calls to appropriate staff.
Prioritize and organize work to facilitate the timely and accurate completion of multiple tasks simultaneously by assessing the urgency of the tasks and the time required to complete them.
Complete work in a timely manner as directly observed by supervisory personnel.
No recurring valid complaints from laboratory personnel or clients.
Document orientation, training and education to ensure employee competence, provide excellent services and meet accreditation requirements by effective verbal or written communication.
Organizational and department competencies are completed 100% of the time.
Evidence that new procedures and procedure revisions are read and understood.
Participate in Continuing Education.
Required annual Continuing Education hours met.