Phlebotomist

Company: Catholic Health Initiative
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

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 our patients to provide the samples needed to see results.

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:

* Obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique. * Correctly identifies patient per written protocol and properly labels specimens accurately and completely, while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed. * Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies. * Disposes of contaminated lab supplies and handles all lab specimens regarding potential health hazards according to written procedures. * Receives laboratory specimens, orders tests, processes specimens using the centrifuge and * Distributes specimens to appropriate testing areas communicating special instructions. * Maintains professional attitude with patients, visitors, hospital staff and fellow employees while assuring the confidentiality of all hospital information. Discusses problems in a professional, adult and calm manner.

Qualifications

What you will need:

No experience is necessary! It is preferred to have six months previous experience in phlebotomy and customer service.

Education/Licensure:

Required: High School diploma or GED.

Preferred: Phlebotomy certification or completion of a phlebotomy course.

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