Phlebotomist I

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary :

Location : Methodist Physicians Clinic - Nephrology

Address : 1111 N 102nd Court #200 - Omaha, Ne

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, 7am - 5pm

Collect and preserve blood samples and certain other body fluids for analysis.

Process (i.e. centrifuge, aliquot, distribute, store) patient specimens appropriately and in a safe manner. Utilizes interpersonal skills in communication and cooperation to assist with processing specimen, entering data, and cleaning work section to ensure patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities :

Essential Job Functions

Performs duties of a Phlebotomist to assist in the daily workload by performing assigned tasks.

• Assists in daily workload.
• Compliant per PPE guidelines.
• Performs basic dermal and venipuncture collection.
• Maintains compliance with established processes : turn-around time expectations, collecting and handling specimens, proper documentation of sample collection.
• Accommodates patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing.

Performs duties in Specimen Processing to assist in daily workload by performing assigned tasks.

Promote and maintain communication within the laboratory and clinic, as well as with hospital personnel, couriers, and clients to facilitate excellent laboratory services by using the phone, taking messages, and forwarding information to the appropriate personnel.

Prioritize and organize work to facilitate the time and accurate completion of multiple tasks simultaneously by assessing the urgency of the tasks and the time required to complete them.

Document orientation, training, and education to ensure employee competence, provide excellent services, and meet accreditation requirements by effective verbal or written communication.

Participates in Continuing Education.

Schedule :

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, 7am - 5pm

Job Description : Job Requirements

Education

Experience

License / Certifications

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

Physical Activity

Crawling

Climbing

Balancing

Carrying

Job Hazards

Explosives (pressurized gas)

Equipment / Machinery / Tools

Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)

About Methodist :

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.