Laboratory Assistant & Phlebotomy Support

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory and healthcare team. You will help ensure accurate processing of patient samples and test results, and you will support workflow, inventory, and communication to provide timely diagnostic information.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, assisting with testing, and evaluating results under supervision. Phlebotomy may be required, along with maintaining equipment and reagents as directed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS-CPR within 90 days of hire is preferred.
• 6 months experience in an acute care facility is preferred.
• Lab Assistant and/or Phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and assist with laboratory testing.
• Maintain supply inventory and department workflow.
• Practice positive patient identification and clear communication.
• Evaluate and release test results under clinician supervision.
• May perform phlebotomy and maintain equipment logs.
• Assist in packaging and organizing testing for send-outs.

Skills

Patient identification

Communication

Team collaboration

Policy compliance

Problem-solving

Workflow management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory and healthcare team. You will help ensure accurate processing of patient samples and test results, and you will support workflow, inventory, and communication to provide timely diagnostic information.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, assisting with testing, and evaluating results under supervision. Phlebotomy may be required, along with maintaining equipment and reagents as directed.