Lab Support Assistant - Microbiology _ 3rd shift at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Please note that this position may require an assessment after completion of the application. Please plan for an additional 20 - 30 minutes to complete this.

Shift:

Lab Support Assistant - Microbiology (3rd shift)

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Lab Support Assistant - Microbiology. This role will be great for someone that has a passion for Microbiology and great customer service for our internal customers and patients we serve. Those who have previous experience within a laboratory work experience or laboratory experience within a college or university settings are highly preferred but not required. Those also with future endeavors for MLS or Pre-Med are also highly preferred but not required.

This role will be working on the COVID Testing area within the Microbiology area.

(also known as: Lab Support Assistant, Microbiology Lab Assistant, Lab Technician)

Shift:

• Full Time and Benefits Eligible / .9 OR 1.0 FTE


• V aried shifts during the week or weekends (3rd shifts)


• D iscuss flexibility and preferences during interview process

Why Nebraska Medicine:

Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.

• Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement


• Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care


• Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska

Responsible for processing and distributing of patient specimens for lab testing adhering to department standard operating procedures. May analyze, evaluate, and report patient results. May collect and transport patient specimens. Demonstrate behavioral skills that contribute to a productive work environment, represent the lab in a professional manner, and provide excellent customer service.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.


• High school education or equivalent required.


• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills required.


• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in clinical laboratory medicine preferred.


• Direct patient care experience or completion of Phlebotomy course or Phlebotomy experience preferred (dependent on area of responsibility).


• Post-secondary education in a laboratory or health-related field preferred.


• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.


• Computer experience preferred.


• Attention to detail preferred.


• Ability to multitask preferred.


• PBT (ASCP) depending on area of responsibility preferred.

Working at Nebraska Medicine means you're committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

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