Phlebotomist

CHI; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, Nebraska is seeking a Phlebotomist to accurately collect blood samples and process specimens for testing.

You will ensure patient comfort, proper labeling, and timely distribution to testing areas, while maintaining sterile technique and complying with safety standards. The role requires phlebotomy skills, adherence to turnaround times, and compassionate patient care in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• CPR certification within 90 days.
• Phlebotomy skills and specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections.
• Process and route specimens with proper labeling.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy areas.
• Adhere to isolation, hand hygiene, and safety procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Phlebotomist, you will play a vital role in determining patient diagnoses and treatment by expertly performing blood collection and specimen processing, ensuring the highest level of patient care.

Every day you will expertly obtain and process blood specimens via capillary or venipuncture, ensuring integrity, proper disposal, and timely distribution to testing areas with special instructions, all while performing clerical duties and prioritizing patient comfort.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the precise clinical skills for blood collection and specimen handling, coupled with a genuine passion for helping others. You will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and a special talent for making patients feel comfortable during blood work, while adhering to lab collection turnaround times.

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures.
• Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations. Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements.
• Performs Blood Bank collections. Follows written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and good penmanship. Adheres to specimen requirements.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

Preferred

• 3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility
• Phlebotomy certification

Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Neb. in 1887. Today, our hospital is a regional referral center, with more than 100 physicians and more than 1,100 team members working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home, where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.

Pay Range

$16.06 - $22.69 /hour