Now Hiring: Phlebotomist

Job Description

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

• Minimum of one year of Phlebotomy experience
• Experience working in an OBGYN office preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

This role involves floating between OBGYN facilities in West Omaha, specifically at locations on N 162nd Ave and W Center Rd. 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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, Nebraska.