What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at CHI Health Nebraska Heart?
CHI Health Nebraska Heart delivers leading-edge services to Nebraska and northern Kansas. Our network of offices and affiliated hospital-based clinics enables patients to receive timely care close to home. In addition Nebraska Heart located in southeast Lincoln has dramatically reshaped the way in which patients receive care. Nebraska Heart continues to have the largest staff of experienced cardiology and vascular professionals in the area. Alongside the physicians is a dedicated team of advanced practice clinicians nurses technologists and staff; all committed to providing quality care and education to meet each patient’s needs during diagnosis treatment and recovery.
Responsibilities
Analyzing lab testing is pretty complex. We depend on our lab staff to help determine what is happening with our patients. They are a vital key to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Our phlebotomists work with our patients to provide the samples needed to see results. Do you love working in a lab setting? Are you someone that enjoys working with people and helping others? Connect with CHI today and start your journey!
Some of what you will do:
Obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique.
Correctly identifies patient per written protocol and properly labels specimens accurately and completely while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies.
Disposes of contaminated lab supplies and handles all lab specimens regarding potential health hazards according to written procedures.
Receives laboratory specimens orders tests processes specimens using the centrifuge and
Distributes specimens to appropriate testing areas communicating special instructions.
Maintains professional attitude with patients visitors hospital staff and fellow employees while assuring the confidentiality of all hospital information. Discusses problems in a professional adult and calm manner.
Qualifications
What you will need:
No experience is necessary! It is preferred to have six months previous experience in phlebotomy and customer service.
Education/Licensure:
Required: High School diploma or GED.
Preferred: Phlebotomy certification or completion of a phlebotomy course.
Pay Range
$14.78 - $20.33 /hour
Salary : $15 - $20