Laboratory Technician

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

One full-time position (40 hrs/week) | Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Livestock Exchange Campus (30th & L) |

Job Duties

The Laboratory Technician works to provide timely and accurate onsite laboratory services; they collect specimens from patients, perform in-house testing, prepare specimens for outside testing, and record lab results. The Lab Tech is also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and procedures in accordance with OSHA, CLIA, OneWorld Community Health Center’s Performance Improvement Plans (PIP), and other applicable standards.

• 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 all in-house testing, prepares specimens/records for outside lab procedures, and records lab results in an accurate and timely manner.
• 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.

The tasks outlined above are intended to provide a general overview of the role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or job functions. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the business, and responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization.