Phlebotomist

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist to support patients in the Emergency Department. The role collects and transports patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing in accordance with department identification policies. It also performs, evaluates, and reports patient specimens using point-of-care instrumentation. The Phlebotomist may process and distribute specimens for clinical laboratory testing, while representing the laboratory professionally, contributing to a productive work environment, and providing excellent customer service. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week on the second shift, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a schedule of seven days on and seven days off. The position is located at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Priority consideration is given to applicants with phlebotomy work experience or hands-on training through a phlebotomy course.

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.

Nice To Haves

Direct patient care experience, completion of a phlebotomy course, or phlebotomy work experience.
Phlebotomy certification PBT (ASCP).

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.
Demonstrate behavioral skills 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.