Phlebotomist

LINCOLN INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES PC•Lincoln, NE

4d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Lincoln Internal Medicine is looking for a dependable, patient-focused PRN Phlebotomist to support our clinic laboratory. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys patient interaction, takes pride in accuracy, and wants flexible/as-needed work in a professional outpatient clinic setting. As a PRN Phlebotomist, you will help our laboratory obtain, handle, and process specimens accurately and safely while creating a calm, respectful experience for patients. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, kind with patients, comfortable following laboratory procedures, and able to work well with providers, clinical staff, and reference labs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must have or obtain working knowledge of blood draw tubes, specimen requirements, specimen handling, and specimen integrity.
Must be able or willing to be trained on swab collection, urine and stool specimen instructions, laboratory procedures, and applicable COLA requirements.
Working knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines, PPE requirements, bloodborne pathogen safety, needlestick safety, and proper disposal of specimens and supplies.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, providers, coworkers, and outside offices or labs.
Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Able to identify and help resolve problems while maintaining a calm, patient-focused approach.
Must be able to stand and walk for portions of the shift and perform routine phlebotomy duties safely.
Must be able to assist patients with transfers when applicable, including from chairs or wheelchairs.
Must be able to provide appropriate patient support related to specimen collection, including restroom-related collection assistance when necessary.
Must be able to use required PPE and follow safety precautions when handling specimens, bodily fluids, contaminated materials, and laboratory supplies.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a phlebotomy course, certificate, or program preferred.
Prior phlebotomy experience in a clinic, laboratory, or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify each patient using the two-identifier system before specimen collection.
Review requested tests and clarify unusual, incomplete, or unclear orders by contacting the appropriate physician office, outside provider office, or reference lab.
Collect blood specimens by venipuncture using proper aseptic technique, OSHA safety standards, PPE, and needlestick safety protocols.
Collect swab specimens according to laboratory procedure, including testing such as flu, COVID, strep cultures, and respiratory panels.
Obtain the correct specimen type and sufficient specimen volume while maintaining specimen integrity.
Instruct patients on the proper process for urine and stool specimen collection when needed.
Route, label, handle, and process specimens according to laboratory procedures.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA/HITECH requirements.
Keep phlebotomy stations, urine transfer areas, specimen areas, and the laboratory waiting area clean, organized, stocked, and ready for use.
Monitor patient flow in laboratory waiting areas and communicate with team members to keep visits moving smoothly.
Assist with clerical and laboratory support tasks as directed.
Follow applicable CLIA, COLA, OSHA, safety, and internal laboratory procedures.
Report safety or compliance concerns promptly to the Laboratory Supervisor, Safety Coordinator, Compliance Officer, or appropriate leader.
Participate in required staff, laboratory, safety, compliance, and training meetings as assigned.
Complete competency testing after training and at 30, 60, and 90 days, six months, and annually thereafter.
Contribute to a team environment that supports patient satisfaction, communication, and problem solving.