Phlebotomist

Commonspirit-Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection and specimen processing to support accurate diagnoses and patient care.

The role requires high school graduation, CPR within 90 days, and preferably prior phlebotomy experience in an acute care setting. Excellent patient rapport and meticulous specimen handling are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR within 90 days required.
• 3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Ability to identify patients and handle specimens safely.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Process specimens and ensure proper labeling, handling, and timely distribution to testing areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy trays and workstations.
• Provide patient comfort and explain procedures to patients and families.
• Adhere to turnaround times, safety protocols, and isolation/hand hygiene procedures.

Skills

Blood draw techniques

Patient care

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification (BLS/CPR) within 90 days

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 preferred

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.