Laboratory Assistant Microbiology

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,499 - 36,024; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy is seeking a dedicated lab technician to join our mission-driven team. In the lab, you will assist with a variety of procedures, receiving and preparing specimens for testing while contributing to a culture of care and community.

As part of our on-site laboratory, you’ll perform waived and moderate complexity tests, ensure specimen integrity, and communicate results to clinical staff promptly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• 1 year lab experience preferred.
• Experience with microorganisms, fungi, antibiotics, and medical terminology desired.

Responsibilities

• Collect, transport, receive, prepare and test specimens following safe lab practices.
• Perform waived and moderate complexity testing per CLIA.
• Evaluate specimen integrity and ensure results fit clinical context; report out-of-range results promptly.
• Maintain and operate test systems; collaborate with technicians to resolve issues.

Skills

Specimen handling

Laboratory testing procedures

Quality control

CLIA regulations awareness

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field

1 year lab experience

Experience with microorganisms, fungi, antibiotics, and medical terminology

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

We can’t express enough how important our lab staff is to our mission and calling! In the lab you will be assisting with a variety of procedures. You will be receiving and preparing for the tests as they come in! If you are someone looking to join an amazing culture and community, then we want to talk to you!

Some Of What You’ll Do

• Collects, transports, receives, prepares and accurately tests biological specimens using procedures consistent with safe work practices and proper laboratory technique while maintaining integrity of specimens.
• Performs waived and moderate complex testing as allowed by CLIA regulations.
• Critically evaluates specimen integrity. Ensures that lab results fit clinical context for each individual patient’s specimen. Immediately reports testing outside of normal parameters to authorized testing personnel. Communicates and documents test status and results in a timely manner to clinical personnel involved in patient care.
• Maintains and operates test systems for optimal performance; collaborates with tech or technician to resolve technical issues.

Job Requirements

Education/Licensure

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Associates or Bachelors degree in related field preferred
• 1 year lab experience preferred
• Experience with microorganisms, fungus, antibiotics, and medical terminology desired

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient‑centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$18.51 - $26.15 /hour