Microbiology Lab Processing Technician - Part Time

Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Responsible for receiving, evaluating, accessioning, processing, storage and distributing of patient specimens for lab testing adhering to department standard operating procedures. Ensure that incoming patient samples meet the pre-analytical testing requirements and that specimen issues are resolved before testing. Possess the ability to organize workload for maximum efficiency while preparing samples for analysis. This position may require the analysis, evaluation and reporting of patient results. Candidates will be expected to project a professional image through phone, email and other communications to internal and external customers. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, evaluating, accessioning, processing, storage and distributing of patient specimens for lab testing.
• Ensuring that incoming patient samples meet pre-analytical testing requirements.
• Resolving specimen issues before testing.
• Organizing workload for maximum efficiency while preparing samples for analysis.
• Analyzing, evaluating, and reporting patient results as required.
• Collecting and transporting patient specimens as needed.
• Demonstrating behavioral skills that contribute to a productive work environment.
• Representing the lab in a professional manner and providing excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance.
• 35% discount at Clarkson College.
• Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees