CHI Health Saint Francis
Location
Grand Island, NE | United States
Job description
Overview
CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island Neb. in 1887. Today our hospital is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and more than 1100 employees working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home where they can be supported by their family friends and community.
Responsibilities
Analyzing lab testing is pretty complex. We depend on our lab staff to help determine what is happening with our patients. 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.
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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