Overview
Inpatient Phlebotomist – Casual – First Shift. Base pay range: $16.06/hr - $22.69/hr.
Job Summary And Responsibilities
Analyzing lab testing is complex. Our lab staff help determine what is happening with patients and are vital to diagnosis and treatment. Our phlebotomists work with patients to perform blood collection and specimen processing, as well as assisting with clerical duties and maintaining lab collection turnaround time.
What You Will Do
- Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
- Demonstrate HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions and maintain good communication within the department and throughout the hospital.
- Follow proper isolation and hand sanitization procedures.
- Follow blood collection procedures, perform venous and capillary punctures on all age groups, using appropriate collection techniques to obtain samples adhering to quality and quantity requirements.
- Perform Blood Bank collections, following written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures, demonstrating accuracy and legibility, and adhering to specimen requirements.
- Maintain order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations, and storage rooms.
- Maintain laboratory turnaround time, prioritizing work activities and organizing draw requests to ensure efficiency and turnaround time requirements are met.
- Assist with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.
- Specimen processing/intake and distribution to testing areas of the laboratory.
- Use good judgment when problem solving and request help when needed.
- Take responsibility for the department workflow and assist all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
Job Requirements
No experience is necessary; training will be provided in appropriate phlebotomy methods.
What You Need
- High School diploma or GED
- BLS through American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
- Excellent customer service and time management skills
- Phlebotomy Certificate and/or 3 months phlebotomy experience is preferred
Where You\'ll Work
CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha’s only full-service hospital. The campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. Services include maternity, cancer and surgery care, diagnostics and emergency services.
Pay Range
$16.06 - $22.69 /hour
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Health Care Provider
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care
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