Medical Laboratory Assistant (On-Call)

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Medical Lab Assistant, where you will provide vital care to patients through advanced blood collection techniques and lab testing. This role is essential in ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment, contributing significantly to patient care. You will work in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, while also having access to numerous benefits that enhance your professional and personal growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

No-cost visits for services

Low to zero-dollar co-pays on medications

Free mental health visits

Retirement plan matches

Tuition assistance

Parenting resources

Professional development

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in blood sample collection and processing.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and testing instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform capillary and venous blood collections for testing.
• Evaluate specimen integrity and communicate results to staff.
• Conduct clerical functions related to lab testing and quality assurance.

Skills

Blood Sample Collection

Quality Control Procedures

Clerical Functions

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital

Job Summary:

In a career as a Medical Lab Assistant, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will utilize knowledge of pre-analytic information/techniques to successfully perform capillary and venous blood collections. Evaluate specimen integrity and correlate test results to the clinical picture of each individual. Perform medical lab testing for patient diagnosis and treatment. Responsible for adherence to all policies and procedures relating to blood and body fluid collection, processing, testing, and storage.

Schedule: On-Call

Location: Pacific Street

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Demonstrates advanced technical skill in blood sample collection and acts as a resource to clinic and hospital personnel. Evaluates and accurately processes samples upon receipt.
2. Operates testing instrumentation, performs testing, evaluates results, and reports according to established policies and procedures. Communicates with physicians and staff regarding procedures and results.
3. Performs and records necessary quality control procedures.
4. Stocks supplies, fills supply orders for clinics, and communicates supply needs to Laboratory Director or designee.
5. Acts as a departmental liaison to internal and external customers, providing information on specimen requirements, test results, and troubleshooting guidance within departmental guidelines.
6. Performs clerical functions including completion of requisitions for reference lab testing, faxing results to clinicians, conducting Quality Assurance audits, and filing test records and regulatory documents.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town — it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. Our differences enable us to be a better team—driving innovation and better results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. From a small boardinghouse in Omaha, Nebraska, to one of the largest child and family care organizations, with the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, we expanded into healthcare and research, offering more career opportunities to make a difference.

Our employees are our top supporters of Boys Town's mission. We offer benefits such as no-cost visits for services by Boys Town providers, low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain medications, free mental health visits, retirement plan matches, tuition assistance, parenting resources, and professional development. Working at Boys Town is more than a job; it is a way of life.

This description provides a general overview and does not list all duties or skills required. Boys Town is an equal opportunity employer participating in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. For disability accommodations, contact 1-877-639-6003.