Phlebotomist

CHI Health Saint Francis; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE seeks a compassionate Phlebotomist to collect blood samples and process specimens with accuracy and care.

You will perform venipuncture and capillary draws, label specimens, and ensure patient comfort while maintaining strict safety protocols. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and up to 3 months phlebotomy experience; certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days.
• Preferred: 3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection via venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Process specimens and ensure correct labeling and handling.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout blood work.
• Adhere to turnaround times and lab collection procedures.
• Keep phlebotomy trays and stations orderly.

Skills

Phlebotomy

CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

• 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.