Phlebotomist

Bryan Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and finger sticks, verify requisitions against physician orders, and perform quality control procedures. The role requires adherence to safety standards, accurate documentation, and collaboration with nursing and lab staff to ensure timely specimen handling.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and prefer prior phlebotomy or medical experience, with BLS within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience with venipuncture and specimen collection protocols.
• Ability to verify test requisitions and align with physician orders.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and hospital policies.
• Familiarity with maintaining specimen quality and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and finger sticks.
• Verify requisitions by comparing with physician orders.
• Respect patient safety and standard precautions at all times.
• Perform quality control procedures and instrument checks.
• Maintain specimen quality following department standards.
• Communicate with care units and physicians as needed.
• Assist in training new employees using orientation materials.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Quality control

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Summary

• Ability to obtain blood specimens by performing venipuncture and finger sticks.


• Responsible for verifying test requisitions by comparing information with physician orders.


• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.


• Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.


• Demonstrates knowledge of correct anticoagulant to use for patient specimen collection.


• Notifies patient care unit and/or physician and lab if unable to obtain specimen in timely manner.


• Meets current documentation standards and policies.


• Interacts professionally with the Director of Clinical Laboratory, Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel.


• Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.


• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.


• Follows standard precautions at all times.


• Maintains specimen quality by following department set standards and practices.


• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.


• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, HFAP, state and other regulatory requirements.


• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.


• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.


• Assists in training of new employees, using standardize orientation materials.

Regulatory Requirements

• BLS required within 6 months of hire.


• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Prior phlebotomy or medical experience preferred.