Phlebotomist

**Overview**At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services heart and vascular care emergency services surgery maternity cancer care and diagnostic imaging.**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**$15.15 - $20.84 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.