Laboratory Processing Technician - First Shift

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Responsible for receiving, evaluating, accessioning, processing, storing, and distributing patient specimens for laboratory testing in accordance with department standard operating procedures. Ensures incoming patient samples meet pre-analytical testing requirements and resolves specimen issues before testing. Organizes workload to maximize efficiency and accuracy and help maintain the quality and timeliness of patient testing. Projects a professional image in phone, email, and other communications with internal and external customers. This is a first-shift position scheduled for 40 hours per week, from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., including every other Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school education or equivalent.
Strong troubleshooting abilities to identify, evaluate, and correct problems related to specimen quality, integrity, and appropriateness for requested orders.
Ability to concentrate for long periods, use good judgment, work accurately under pressure, and handle stress to meet deadlines.
Computer experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical laboratory medicine.
Direct patient care experience.
Post-secondary education in a laboratory or health-related field.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Receive, evaluate, accession, process, store, and distribute patient specimens for laboratory testing according to department standard operating procedures.
Ensure incoming patient samples meet pre-analytical testing requirements.
Resolve specimen issues before testing.
Organize workload to maximize efficiency and accuracy and maintain the quality and timeliness of patient testing.
Communicate professionally by phone, email, and other means with internal and external customers.