Laboratory Assistant Microbiology

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory and healthcare team in delivering accurate patient test results. You will process specimens, assist with testing, and help manage supply inventory to ensure smooth workflow.

The role emphasizes positive patient identification, strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to written policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS-CPR within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent customer service and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and assist with laboratory testing.
• Manage department workflow and assist team to maintain efficiency.
• Evaluate and release test results under supervision, considering QC and specimen integrity.
• Process and organize specimens for testing and external labs as needed.
• May perform phlebotomy following proper collection techniques.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment and monitor supply inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Team collaboration

Phlebotomy (assistance)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS-CPR certification

Lab Assistant certification

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Laboratory Assistant, you will help the laboratory and healthcare team ensure accurate and efficient processing of patient samples and test results so they can provide timely and reliable diagnostic information for patient care.

Every day you will process specimens, assist with laboratory testing, and manage supply inventory. You will be expected to practice positive patient identification, maintain excellent communication, take responsibility for department workflow, and demonstrate HumanKindness in all interactions.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to follow written technical policies and procedures, use good judgment when problem-solving, and collaborate effectively with a team.

• Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Take responsibility for the department workflow and assist all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency creating an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Evaluate and release test results under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist, evaluating result validity considering quality control results, instrument performance, specimen integrity and prior patient results.
• Process specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution, and move samples quickly for testing and perform allowed laboratory testing following written technical policies and procedures, and handle laboratory send-out testing, processing and organizing packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories.
• May perform phlebotomy, following blood collection procedures and utilizing appropriate collection techniques to obtain samples adhering to quality and quantity requirements
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintain records as trained, and monitor department supply inventory, assist in stocking, and complete reagent logs.

Job Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS-CPR within 90 days of hire
• Excellent customer service and time management skills

Preferred:

• 6 Months experience in acute care facility
• Lab Assistant and/or Phlebotomy certification

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.