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Phlebotomist

Chi, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197


OverviewAt 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 identify patient and properly label specimens.Interact with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies.Dispose of contaminated lab supplies and handle all lab specimens according to procedures.Receive laboratory specimens orders tests and processes specimens.Distribute 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.

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.