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Catholic Health Initiatives

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring: Phlebotomist in Omaha

Catholic Health Initiatives, Omaha, NE, United States, 68182


**Overview**


CHI Health Immanuel located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street offers a full-service hospital cancer center rehabilitation center specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.


**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.