Phlebotomist Job at Catholic Health Initiatives in Omaha
Catholic Health Initiatives, Omaha, NE, United States
**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 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.