Laboratory Technician - Full Time - Evenings

About the role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. Our culture, known as The Meaning of Care, sets us apart by helping families grow, making difficult diagnoses with compassion, going above and beyond for patient needs, and celebrating victories.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and pre-analytic support services for all designated divisions of laboratory technical operations, and outreach client support services.
• Perform specimen accessioning, splinting and sorting, labeling and storage of specimens received into the laboratory.
• Perform data entry to assign a specific computer-generated identification number with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Pre-Analytical and Post-Analytical duties include the basic operation of Automation System.
• Communicate with hospital and clinic staff regarding specimen requirements, ordering, and miscellaneous requests.
• Project a professional image through inbound requests received by phone, electronically, in writing, and in person.
• Provide a supportive link between customers and all other departments of the Hospital.
• Multitask and work in a high-paced environment as part of a team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience as a phlebotomist or data entry or specimen processor in a clinical laboratory or physician office preferred.
• No licenses/certifications required.
• Ability to effectively utilize personal computer, and standard office applications.
• Knowledge of computers.
• Knowledge of HL7 interface.
• Organize and prioritize work demands, and handle multiple tasks.
• Good customer service skills.
• Handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Ability to effectively utilize personal computer, and standard office applications.
• Knowledge of computers.
• Knowledge of HL7 interface.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work demands, and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of basic specimen collection, selection, handling, and storage activities.
• Must exhibit good customer service skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Physical Activity: Not necessary for the position (0%), Occasionally (1%-33%), Frequently (34%-66%), Constantly (67%-100%).
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools: Distinguish colors, Fingering/Touching, Grasping, Keyboarding/typing, Lifting, Reaching, Repetitive Motions, Speaking/talking, Sitting, Standing, Walking.
• Physical Hazards: Noise, Temperature, Lighting, Wet Floors, Outdoors, Sharps.

Benefits

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