Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Are you positive and compassionate towards others? If yes, then Cancer Partners of Nebraska is the place for you. Since 1997, we have been serving the Lincoln community and beyond focusing on personalized treatment plans. We offer comprehensive cancer care under one roof for patient convenience and support.

Cancer Partners of Nebraska (CPN) is seeking a full-time phlebotomist to help carry out it's mission of providing outstanding patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products and maintains adequate supplies
• Performs venipunctures and identifies and labels specimens
• Assists patients before, during and after draw; instructs on urine collection procedures
• Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments and work area following safety, cleanliness and infection control procedures
• Inventories supplies and places orders
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Other projects/responsibilities as assigned periodically by direct supervisor

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical skills and training in phlebotomy required
• Certification in phlebotomy strongly preferred/highly recommended

Experience :

• Minimum of one year phlebotomy experience

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques
• Knowledge of and appreciation for a teamwork concept, clinic policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care as it relates to the laboratory.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and other regulatory policies

Skills:

• Skill in efficient and effective draws
• Computer keyboarding skills
• Skill in customer service, communications, organization and confidentiality (HIPAA)

Abilities:

• Ability to act in a professional and positive manner when interacting with patients
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in stressful situations
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing and on the phone in the English language
• Ability to establish/maintain effective, cooperative relationships with physicians, staff, patients and their families

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights or weekends

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Exposure to communicable diseases, sharp instruments, body fluids and other conditions common to a clinic environment
• Varied activities including sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting and reaching
• Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Frequent standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds
• Vision must be corrected to 20/20 and hearing must be in normal range
• Occasional stress related to workload and patients with problems

CPN is an equal opportunity employer.