Day-Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist I

CO800 Methodist Physicians Clinic; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist at Methodist Physicians Clinic - HealthWest in Omaha. Workweek is Monday through Friday, 7am–5pm, full time across four days.

Responsibilities include performing and reporting tests on patient specimens, maintaining quality control and calibration, and documenting training to ensure competency for accreditation. Emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, confidentiality, and patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology required.
• Or BS/BA with NAACLS-accredited MLS/MLS/CLS program certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Accurately perform, evaluate appropriateness and report tests on patient specimens on assigned benches.
• Maintain quality control, calibration and routine maintenance with documentation.
• Ensure PPE compliance and respond to lab requests with professionalism.
• Document orientation, training and education to ensure competency and accreditation requirements.
• Meet department quality goals and assist with proficiency testing and QA activities.

Skills

Medications knowledge

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Follow instructions

Team player

Confidentiality

Reading and writing reports

Education

BS in MLS/MLS/MLT/CLS or related

NAACLS-accredited MLS/MT/CLS certificate

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist at Methodist Physicians Clinic - HealthWest in Omaha. Workweek is Monday through Friday, 7am–5pm, full time across four days.

Responsibilities include performing and reporting tests on patient specimens, maintaining quality control and calibration, and documenting training to ensure competency for accreditation. Emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, confidentiality, and patient care.