Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

15800 Brighton Community Hospital Association dba Platte Valley Hospital; Platte Valley Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Platte Valley Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing in a professional hospital setting, including outpatients, ED, and inpatient units.

Responsibilities include performing venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections, communicating procedures empathetically to patients and families, and participating in quality assurance and ongoing improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Work in a professional medical environment and adhere to safety regulations.
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and families, showing empathy.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

PIVO

Throat swabs

Patient empathy

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Phlebotomist is responsible for accurate collection and handling of patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing according to established best practice in a manner that enhances patient and caregiver engagement in an experienced manner.

Essential Functions

Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately collecting patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment.

This position functions as part of a dynamic and engaging team with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics. Caregivers in this role will have valuable experience and knowledge that brings a higher level of expertise to laboratory services’ phlebotomy. The Phlebotomist performs specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections. These caregivers collect specimens from patients of various acuities, such as Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient – including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital. They are at the forefront of patient care and adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations. Adherence to personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including but not limited to gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks. Intermountain Caregivers in this role will communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. They will also have opportunities for growth and developing skills such as:

• Patient or client registrations
• Participation in CODE response teams
• Training as a clinical coach or preceptor
• Specimen Processing – send out testing, resulting or referral testing
• Participation in special projects
• Quality Assurance processes
• Waived Testing
• Technical Writing
• Downtime planning
• Continuous Improvement Projects
• Other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader

This position requires organizational skills, as well as the ability to navigate multiple computer systems, work well as a member of a team, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Candidates applying for a phlebotomy role are resilient and can manage stressful situations professionally. Ability to