Phlebotomist - Omaha, NE

Job Summary: Medical Diagnostic Laboratories(MDL), a member of Genesis Biotechnology Group, is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses.

MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease. Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

We have an opening for a team-oriented Phlebotomist. As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for drawing blood from patients, collecting a variety of other specimen samples as well as labeling blood vials and packing all blood and specimen samples for submission to the lab.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Essential Functions:
• Collect blood samples from patients
• Label vials with patient information
• Decipher the best method for drawing blood
• Transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory
• Centrifuge blood samples according to state regulations
• Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment
• Perform other job-related duties as required

Additional Responsibilities:
• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel
• Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipuncture’s and fingersticks
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures
• Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed
• Monitors glucose levels by performing bedside glucose tests; recording results; reporting results to unit nurse-manager
• Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer; notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards
• Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Job Qualifications: General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required
• Calming anxious clients and general customer service skills
• Explaining process of extracting samples to clients
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to adhere to government regulations related to healthcare
• Following infection control standards
• Maintaining patient confidentiality

Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and Workplace Environment Conditions
• Repeat the same movements
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk or run for long periods of time
• Bend or twist body; must be able to lift 10 lbs.
• High degree of social interaction; work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status

Workplace Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions
• Wear surgical gloves and other protective gear
• Noise level is moderate, but may occasionally be exposed to loud or distracting sounds from nearby medical equipment

Education and Certifications:
• High School/GED
• Prior Medical/Health Care/Phlebotomist experience or Medical Assistant Certification

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We Offer:
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insur