Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.

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 patients to perform blood collection and specimen processing, as well as assisting with clerical duties and maintaining lab collection turnaround time. 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 :

• Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Practice 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, utilizes 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 good penmanship, 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 assure 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 creating an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and collaboration.

No experience is necessary; we will train you in appropriate phlebotomy methods!

What you need :

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including : maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.