Phlebotomist - Clinic And Hospital Positions

Phlebotomist IApplylocations: Omaha Area Clinic - Omaha, NEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR115435**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. Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.**Methodist Physicians Clinic - Nephrology Address: 1111 N 102nd Ct #200, Omaha, NE Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4 days/week, hours between 7am - 5pm Collect and preserve blood samples and certain other body fluids for analysis. Utilizes interpersonal skills in communication and cooperation to assist with processing specimen, entering data, and cleaning work section to ensure patient satisfaction.**Essential Job Functions**Perform duties of a Phlebotomist to assist in the daily workload by performing assigned tasks.* Compliant per Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines 100% of time.* Perform basic dermal and venipuncture collection.* Maintain compliance with established processes: turn-around time expectations, collecting and handling specimens, proper documentation of sample collection.* Process (i.e. centrifuge, aliquot, distribute, store) patient specimens appropriately, and in a safe manner to ensure accurate and timely test results by following policies and procedures.* Perform laboratory information system and electronic health record computer functions accurately to complete daily tasks.* Properly process and distribute specimens following collection.* Label specimens and order documents using proper patient identification techniques.* Accurately enter patient information (i.e. demographics, test orders, test results) in the computer to ensure timely reports to caregivers.* Maintain section supplies, materials and equipment by following section policies.* Maintain a clean and orderly section to ensure a safe working environment by assisting in cleaning and organizing supplies and work areas.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.* Provide help/guidance regarding test directory inquiries.* Communicate efficiently by answering telephones, taking messages, calling clients for test clarification and forwarding information or calls to appropriate staff.No recurring valid complaints from laboratory personnel or clients.Document orientation, training and education to ensure employee competence, provide excellent services and meet accreditation requirements by effective verbal or written communication.* Schedule:**Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4 days/week, hours between 7am - 5pm**Job Description:****Job Requirements****Education*** High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent required.* Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures, accrediting agencies and as directed by Leadership.**Experience*** 6 months of phlebotomy experience that qualifies for American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, or approved equivalent certification, preferred.* OR* Completion of a structured, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) approved phlebotomy training course, or approved equivalent course, or equivalent preferred such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or MA AND experience in the following areas.* Experience in data entry and/or previous laboratory experience preferred.**Willing to adjust schedule/shift and pick up open shifts to meet patient needs**Physical Requirements****Weight Demands*** Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.**Physical Activity*** Not necessary for the position (0%): + Crawling* Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): + Climbing + Kneeling + Sitting* Frequently Performed (34%-66%): + Balancing + Crouching + Keyboarding/typing + Lifting + Pulling/Pushing* Constantly Performed (67%-100%): + Carrying + Distinguish colors + Fingering/Touching + Grasping + Hearing + Reaching + Repetitive Motions + Seeing/Visual + Speaking/talking + Standing + Stooping/bending + Twisting + Walking**Job Hazards*** Not Related: + Explosives (pressurized gas) + Electrical Shock/Static + Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) + Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue o…