Phlebotomist

This role focuses on providing high-quality phlebotomy services, including performing blood draws, accurately labeling and processing specimens, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant clinical environment. The phlebotomist supports patients of all ages, clearly explains procedures, and plays a key role in delivering compassionate care to a diverse, primarily Spanish-speaking community while adhering to all regulatory and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Collect and store blood and other specimens according to established procedures and test requirements.
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Label specimens accurately, ensuring all test information and patient identifiers are 100% correct.
• Centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders.
• Place specimens in appropriate collection containers and store them at the required temperatures.
• Update and maintain patient information accurately in relevant systems or records.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures as required to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Interpret and follow physicians orders to ensure proper specimen collection and handling.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all applicable safety and compliance standards.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service to patients and colleagues.
• Support pediatric patients and their families with patience, empathy, and clear communication.

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of Nebraska.
• At least 2 years of experience working with pediatric patients.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy and blood draw techniques, including use of straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Strong experience in specimen collection, labeling, and handling within a laboratory or medical setting.
• Ability to accurately label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens according to test orders.
• Understanding of physicians orders and the ability to follow them precisely.
• Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations related to specimen collection and laboratory safety.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English to effectively communicate with primarily Spanish-speaking patients.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients of all ages.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to ensure accuracy and compliance in all aspects of specimen handling.

• Experience working in a healthcare or laboratory environment providing direct patient care.
• Interest in or aspiration to pursue a Bachelors degree in Health Sciences, with opportunities for educational advancement.
• Ability to work confidently with diverse patient populations and all age groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain medical procedures in clear, understandable terms.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and patient confidentiality.

This role is based in a clinical facility that serves a diverse patient population, with most patients being Spanish speaking. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. The environment involves frequent interaction with patients of all ages, including pediatric patients, and requires careful adherence to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards. The facility provides scrubs and lab coats as the standard work attire. The setting offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community by helping patients access the care they need, while also providing a pathway to pursue a Bachelors degree in Health Sciences.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

The pay range for this position is $24.60 - $24.60/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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