Phlebotomist​/EKG Tech - Casual

Overview

Phlebotomist/EKG Technician - Casual at Nebraska Medicine. Shift: Second Shift (United States of America).

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist/EKG Technician to join our team. In this role, you will assist patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, performing blood draws and EKGs. You will work in a fast-paced environment where building connections with patients is key. Phlebotomist/EKG Techs are vital members of our healthcare team, and we are looking for individuals who excel in technical skills and contribute to a positive work environment.

Healthcare experience is preferred, and priority consideration will be given to applicants with phlebotomy experience. We are looking for someone who is open to learning, receptive to feedback, and dedicated to providing excellent patient care.

• Employment Status:
  Casual, scheduled on an as-needed basis
• Schedule:
  
  Varying days of the week with the option to pick up shifts on weekends
• Weekday Availability (Monday - Friday):
  Second Shift: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekend Availability (Saturday & Sunday):
  Shift 1: 4:30 AM – 12:30 PM;
  Shift 2: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Location: Bellevue Medical Center | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network:
  Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect:
  We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support:
  Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Responsible for duties related to performing adult and pediatric EKG testing, specimen collection, specimen processing, and distribution of patient specimens for testing while adhering to department identification policies. Perform, evaluate, and report patient specimens using point-of-care instrumentation. Demonstrate behavioral skills that contribute to a productive work environment and provide excellent customer service.

• Minimum of 18 years of age required
• High school education or equivalent required
• Effective written and oral communication skills required
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required
• Computer experience required
• Attention to detail required
• Ability to multitask required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of hire or transfer required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later)

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Successful experience in clinical laboratory medicine preferred
• Direct patient care experience OR completion of a phlebotomy course OR phlebotomy experience preferred
• Prior non-invasive cardiology experience preferred
• Experience with arrhythmias / 12 lead interpretations preferred
• College courses in physiology, anatomy, physics, and/or other related subjects preferred
• Nationally recognized certification or registry in electrocardiography (EKG) preferred
• Successful completion of a nationally recognized phlebotomy certification program preferred

Sarah Placzek

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.