Medical Lab Scientist - Flow Cytometry Lab

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine on the main campus in Omaha is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for the Flow Cytometry Lab. This role supports diagnosis and patient care with highly complex laboratory testing and interaction with all service lines, especially hematology/oncology.

You will perform diagnostic testing, use extensive knowledge to evaluate tests, demonstrate professional behavior, and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and MLS or Cytotechnology certification required.
• ASCP/AMT or equivalent certification within 12 months of eligibility/graduation.
• Must meet CLIA/CAHEA/CAAHEP related requirements and maintain certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing to assist physicians and other healthcare professionals in screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Use comprehensive knowledge to accurately perform and evaluate highly complex laboratory testing in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and provide excellent customer service in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or Cytotechnology certification

Job description

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Medical Lab Scientist - Flow Cytometry Lab

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Medical Lab Scientist on the main campus. This role will be great for someone that has a passion for the lab and caring for the patients we serve.

This role will interact with all service lines, in particular hematology/oncology.

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!

Perform diagnostic testing to assist physicians and other healthcare professionals in the screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Use comprehensive knowledge to accurately perform and evaluate highly complex laboratory testing in an efficient manner. Demonstrate behavioral skills that contribute to a productive work environment and provide excellent customer service.

Shift:

• Full Time and Benefits Eligible / 1.0 FTE
• M-F 8am - 4:30pm w/one Saturday per month
• On-Call responsibility approximately one weekend/month and holidays

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and completion of a certified clinical program in medical laboratory science OR Cytotechnology certification required.
• Effective communication skills, initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• As stipulated by law in CLIA’88 (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988), to meet the qualifications of a cytologist one must have graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by CAHEA whose role is now being fulfilled by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs).
• Certified medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists MLS(ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or equivalent within 12 months eligibility/graduation required. Equivalent certifications include Medical Technologist (MT (ASCP)) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist certified by the National Credentialing Agency (CLS (NCA)) prior to 2004; have previously qualified as a technologist under 42 CFR.1433
• 493.1491amended 01/19/93 [58 FR 5236] on or before 2/28/92; or International certification and qualification: International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPi) 1 with approval from the ASCPi required.
• Individuals who were certified beginning January 1, 2004 maintaining their certification by participation in the ASCP ---Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (ASCP)CM required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Progressive, successful experience in clinical laboratory medicine 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.