Phlebotomist​/Afternoon​/Evening

Phlebotomist – Full Time, 24 hrs./wk., Afternoon/Evening Why Work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Location:

Methodist Jennie Edmundson, 933

E. Pierce St. – Council Bluffs, IA

Afternoon/Evening shift working hours 12:30pm-9:00pm. Will rotate every third weekend and holidays. 24 hours weekly.

This position is eligible for full-time benefits.

• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

• Collect and preserve blood samples and certain other body fluids for analysis.
• Assist in daily workload.
• Comply with PPE guidelines.
• Perform basic dermal and venipuncture collection.
• Maintain compliance with established processes: turn‑around time expectations, specimen handling, documentation.
• Accommodate patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing.
• Document orientation, training, and education to ensure employee competence.
• Complete organizational and department competencies 100% of the time.
• Read and understand new procedures and revisions.
• Answer telephones, take messages, forward information or calls to appropriate staff.
• Identify problems and initiate follow‑up as necessary with Phlebotomy Leadership to ensure accurate, timely laboratory services.
• Communicate efficiently and professionally per customer service protocol.
• Participate in Continuing Education – required annual hours met.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Participate in mandatory in‑services and continuing education.

• 6 months of phlebotomy experience that qualifies for ASCP certification, or approved equivalent, preferred.
• OR
• Completion of a structured, ASCP‑approved phlebotomy training course, or equivalent, such as LPN, RN, or MA with experience in routine venipuncture and dermal puncture.

None required, but preferred: ASCP certification, LPN, RN.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Willing to adjust schedule/shift and pick up open shifts to meet patient needs.

Medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical activity includes: climbing, kneeling, sitting, balancing, crouching, typing, lifting, pulling/pushing, carrying, hearing, reaching, repetitive motions, standing, stooping/bending, twisting, walking.

• Not related: explosives, electrical shock, radiation, mechanical moving parts.
• Rare: equipment/machinery/tools.
• Frequent: chemical agents (toxic, corrosive, flammable, latex), biological agents (blood borne viruses), physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, sharps).

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distribution and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.