Phlebotomist

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Kearney, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan College of Health Sciences in Nebraska is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to prepare specimens for laboratory testing. You will obtain blood specimens via venipuncture and finger sticks, verify requisitions against physician orders, and adjust procedures for patients across age groups to maintain specimen quality and safety.

The role requires adherence to standard precautions and collaboration with clinical staff to support patient care and performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Experience performing venipuncture and collecting specimens.
• Ability to verify test requisitions against physician orders.
• Familiarity with department policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prior phlebotomy or clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for laboratory testing and screening.
• Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and finger sticks.
• Verify test requisitions by comparing information with orders.
• Adjust methods for neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform quality control procedures and instrument checks.
• Maintain specimen quality and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Documentation

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

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.