Phlebotomist

Bryan Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health is seeking a phlebotomist to obtain blood specimens and support patient care in the laboratory. You will perform venipuncture, ensure accurate specimen labeling, and verify requisitions with physician orders.

Join a team that emphasizes quality control, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with clinical staff to improve patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• BLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Prior phlebotomy or medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and finger sticks.
• Verify test requisitions by matching information with physician orders.
• Maintain specimen quality and perform instrument checks.
• Communicate with care team to ensure timely specimen collection.
• Follow safety standards and hospital policies.
• Assist in training new employees using standard materials.

Skills

Blood collection

Specimen handling

Quality control

Documentation

Training/mentoring

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Serves patients by preparing specimens for laboratory testing and screening.

• 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.