Outpatient Phlebotomist

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

35% discount at Clarkson College

Career advancement opportunities with

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Outpatient Phlebotomist to join our team and support patients in an outpatient setting. You will manage a high volume of patient collections, order entry/retrieval, and charting in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hr/wk, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturday shift or on-call 7:00AM–3:30PM at the Durham Outpatient Center in Omaha, NE. Strong blood draw skills and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• Computer experience required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to multitask required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing following policies.
• Perform, evaluate, and report patient specimens using point-of-care instrumentation.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and provide excellent customer service.
• May process and distribute patient specimens for testing.

Skills

Blood draw skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification PBT (ASCP) preferred

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Outpatient Phlebotomist – Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team and support patients in our outpatient setting. In this role, you will be an essential part of a fast‑paced environment, managing a high volume of patient collections, order entry/retrieval, and charting. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting, bringing both technical expertise and a positive attitude to support our patients. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with at least 6 months of hospital or clinic phlebotomy experience. Strong blood draw skills are essential, as this role does not include basic phlebotomy training.

Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hr/wk Monday – Friday with occasional Saturday shift or on‑call shift 7:00AM – 3:30PM. Location: Durham Outpatient Center | Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, NE.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network. Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support – Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Duties

• Responsible for collection and transportation of patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing adhering to 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 lab in a professional manner, and provide excellent customer service.
• May process and distribute patient specimen for clinical laboratory testing.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• Computer experience required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to multitask required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.