Phlebotomist - full time (1 year experience needed)

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health is seeking a compassionate phlebotomist to perform blood collection from hospital patients for analysis and care. You will collect venipuncture or capillary samples from inpatients, under supervision when needed, and ensure accurate data entry of patient demographics and specimens.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols, ongoing competency, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Prior phlebotomy experience is preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy course completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commits to mission and core values.
• Performs venipuncture/capillary collection for adult inpatients.
• Under supervision collects from children and infants when needed.
• Completes mandatory safety training and follows guidelines.
• Performs computer data entry of patient demographics and specimen data.
• Provides compassionate patient care and customer service.
• Maintains professional growth and participates in meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy competency

Phlebotomy standards

Computer literacy

Lab instruments maintenance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Confidentiality

Time management

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy course completion preferred

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs blood sample collection from hospital patients for analysis or other medical purposes.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• 2. *Maintains competency and proficiency with respect to all phlebotomy procedures; maintains awareness of all laboratory policy, technical and procedural changes.
• 3. *Performs blood collection from adult patients using appropriate capillary collection or venipuncture technique from hospital inpatients.
• 4. *Under supervision performs blood collection from children and infant patients using appropriate capillary collection or venipuncture technique from hospital inpatients.
• 5. *Completes all mandatory safety training and follows all safety guidelines per written protocols.
• 6. *Completes assigned tasks accurately and timely, adhering to all laboratory standards, policies and procedures.
• 7. Performs limited patient testing on point of care instruments.
• 8. Accurately performs computer entry of patient demographic and testing information including specimen data collected by laboratory or other hospital staff.
• 9. Answers telephone calls and responds to non-technical questions from hospital staff and/or patients.
• 10. *Provides patient care with compassion and empathy utilizing mandatory customer service tactics as required by policy/procedure.
• 11. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• 12. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• 13. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*". Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 1. Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit including but not limited to age-specific competencies relative to patient's growth and developmental needs, annual skill competency verification and mandatory education and competencies.
• 2. Knowledge of phlebotomy methods and practice standards.
• 3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
• 4. Skill in the use and maintenance of general phlebotomy and laboratory instruments and equipment.
• 5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• 6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.
• 7. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• 8. Ability to provide solutions to problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• 9. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.
• 10. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.
• 11. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
• 12. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalency required. Prior phlebotomy experience preferred. Phlebotomy course completion preferred.