Medical Laboratory Assistant

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated phlebotomist to join their team in a clinical setting. This role involves performing phlebotomy on patients and managing laboratory specimen processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care and excellent communication skills, ensuring that all client interactions are handled with professionalism. This position offers a chance to be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care. If you have a passion for healthcare and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical and/or phlebotomy experience in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy protocols and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on patients in a clinical setting.
• Responsible for processing and reporting outreach laboratory specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

Teamwork

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Healthcare or Biological Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Sunquest

CoPath

Epic

ATLAS

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_13870

Department

Business Unit

Business Unit College of Medicine

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM with alternating weekends and holidays

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

Perform phlebotomy on patients in a clinical setting at the Regional Pathology Services ( RPS ).
Responsible for all duties related to processing and result reporting of outreach laboratory specimens while adhering to departmental identification policies. Provides extensive client service communication with RPS customers, including managing information about patient specimens.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

Required Education: High School education or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider one year post high school education/related experience)

Required Experience

Required Experience 1 year

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Clinical and/or phlebotomy experience in a healthcare environment

(Will consider one year post high school education/related experience)

Required License

Required License Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Valid Driver’s License

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of medical terminology, Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility. Knowledge of phlebotomy protocols, compliance, and safety. Proficient in collecting blood by venipuncture and capillary techniques.

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Healthcare or Biological Sciences.

Preferred Experience:

Phlebotomy in outreach laboratory setting, Proficient in collecting urine drug screen collections, alcohol testing, paternity collections.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: Yes

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: Sunquest, CoPath, Epic, patient record software, ATLAS

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to complete phlebotomy protocols, compliance, and safety.
Customer service background in a medical or healthcare environment.
Knowledge of PC/data entry and medical terminology.
Ability to type 50 wpm.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have clinical and/or phlebotomy experience in a healthcare environment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have clinical and/or phlebotomy experience in a healthcare environment, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For questions regarding application, please contact UNMC Staffing at [e-mail]