Phlebotomist

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha seeks a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples and process specimens, ensuring accurate labeling and timely delivery to the testing areas while prioritizing patient comfort.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and preferred phlebotomy certification; prior phlebotomy in acute care is a plus.

You will work in a full-service hospital setting with a focus on compassionate patient care and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections for inpatients and outpatients.
• Process and label specimens with accuracy and proper handling.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy stations, trays and storage areas.
• Identify patients and ensure positive patient identification at all times.
• Collaborate with lab and hospital staff to ensure timely testing and result distribution.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

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.

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

Required

• 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.

Pay Range

$16.06 - $22.69 /hour