The Phlebotomist II plays a crucial role in assisting with various duties related to specimen collection and processing, while providing high-quality care to patients and supporting the healthcare team.
Responsibilities
- Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge specimens.
- Record maintenance data and decontaminate equipment.
- Update patient information accurately.
- Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
- Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection processes clearly to patients.
- Demonstrate techniques using straight and butterfly needles.
- Understand and follow physicians' orders precisely.
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
- Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
- Verify test requisitions or computer labels against scripts for accuracy.
- Package specimens for transport and store them at the required temperature.
- Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department training.
- Handle telephone inquiries and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Essential Skills
- Phlebotomy certification
- Specimen processing
- Experience in blood draws and specimen collection
- Proficiency in data entry
- Understanding of laboratory protocols
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in an OBGYN office
- 2-3 years of experience
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment
This role involves floating between OBGYN facilities in West Omaha. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with no weekends or holidays. Attire includes solid-colored scrub tops with no restrictions on the bottoms, and lab coats are provided. Employees have the opportunity to pursue an online Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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