Laboratory Processing Technician - Second Shift

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement

Medical insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Lab Specimen Management Assistant to receive, evaluate, and process patient specimens and ensure pre-analytical requirements are met. You will help maintain quality and timeliness while communicating professionally by phone and email.

The role requires high school education, strong troubleshooting and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Tuition reimbursement and comprehensive benefits are offered to support your growth and stability

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities to identify, evaluate and correct problems related to specimen quality, integrity, and appropriateness for requested orders required.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, utilize good judgment, work accurately under pressure and handle stress to meet deadlines required.
• Computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, evaluating, accessioning, processing, storage and distributing of patient specimens for lab testing while adhering to department standard operating procedures.
• Ensure incoming patient samples meet the pre-analytical testing requirements and that specimen issues are resolved before testing.
• Organize workload for maximum efficiency, accuracy and to help maintain the quality and timeliness of patient testing.
• Project a professional image through phone, email and other communications to internal and external customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Phone and email communication

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift: Second Shift (United States of America) Shift Details: 40 hrs/wk 12pm - 8:30pm includes every other Saturday & Sunday 10% Shift Differential

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Are you in college or a recent graduate looking for an opportunity to gain healthcare experience? Are you an effective communicator with strong customer service skills? Do you enjoy working in a rewarding fast-paced environment? Then consider joining the Nebraska Medicine Laboratory Specimen Management Team!

Start your healthcare career off with Nebraska Medicine which offers tuition reimbursement, complete medical insurance, 403b for retirement, paid time off and more.

As a Specimen Management Assistant, you will be responsible for receiving, evaluating, accessioning, processing, storage and distributing of patient specimens for lab testing while adhering to department standard operating procedures. You will ensure that incoming patient samples meet the pre-analytical testing requirements and that specimen issues are resolved before testing. You will be required to organize workload for maximum efficiency, accuracy and to help maintain the quality and timeliness of patient testing. You must also project a professional image through phone, email and other communications to internal and external customers.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Possess strong trouble shooting abilities to identify, evaluate and correct problems related to specimen quality, integrity, and appropriateness for requested orders required.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, utilize good judgment, work accurately under pressure and handle stress to meet deadlines required.
• Computer experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical laboratory medicine preferred.
• Direct patient care experience preferred.
• Post‑secondary education in a laboratory or health‑related field preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.