Lab Technician: Precision Onsite Testing & Patient Care

OneWorld Community Health Centers; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OneWorld Community Health Centers in Omaha, NE seeks a Laboratory Technician for a full-time, 40-hour week, Monday–Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm, at the Livestock Exchange Campus. The role focuses on timely onsite lab services, specimen collection, in-house testing, and accurate record-keeping.

You'll maintain equipment and supplies, follow OSHA/CLIA/PIP standards, support infection control, and collaborate with clinicians to optimize test availability and cost-effectiveness while delivering excellent

Responsibilities

• Correctly identifies the patient per written protocol and collects appropriate specimens. Labels specimens accurately and completely, while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
• Performs quality control procedures and maintains proper documentation on all laboratories' waived tests in accordance with OSHA, CLIA, and PIP guidelines as well as other applicable standards.
• Monitors and assures compliance with Infection Control.
• Collaborates with patients and the clinic healthcare team regarding test availability, collection of specimens, and cost-effectiveness of tests.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients as well as internal clients.
• Ensures patient confidentiality and provides patients with needed information.
• Maintains adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and ensures that all supplies are within time limits before use in patient testing.

Job description

OneWorld Community Health Centers in Omaha, NE seeks a Laboratory Technician for a full-time, 40-hour week, Monday–Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm, at the Livestock Exchange Campus. The role focuses on timely onsite lab services, specimen collection, in-house testing, and accurate record-keeping.

You'll maintain equipment and supplies, follow OSHA/CLIA/PIP standards, support infection control, and collaborate with clinicians to optimize test availability and cost-effectiveness while delivering excellent