Phlebotomist Details

Phlebotomist

CHI Health Lakeside - Omaha, NE

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview
Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities.
What sets us apart from other healthcare organizations? How much time do you have? In short, it all starts with our current employees. They believe in living our mission to provide compassion to everyone. We, in turn, believe that growing and supporting our people allows us to deliver a higher degree of quality care to our patients. Commonspirit Health advocates for all who live in the communities we serve, especially the most vulnerable. Choose an organization who will champion your talents and nurture your career. Choose CHI!
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:

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  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.