Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Point of Care Testing Coordinator

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to coordinate point-of-care testing performed at the bedside and in clinics across our organization.

This role includes staff training, competency assessments, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and test validations. You will partner with clinical teams, troubleshoot testing issues, and support equipment in a collaborative lab environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a clinical laboratory performing high complexity testing required.
• Bachelor's degree and completion of a certified clinical program in medical laboratory science or associate's degree and MT (HEW) certification required.
• Effective communication skills, initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• Certified medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists MLS(ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT).
• Equivalent certifications include Medical Technologist (MT(ASCP)) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist certified by the National Credentialing Agency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate point-of-care testing performed at the bedside and in clinics across the organization.
• Support reliable testing through staff training, competency assessments, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and test validations.
• Partner with clinical teams to troubleshoot testing issues and support equipment and systems.
• Help implement testing in new locations and collaborate with a team of coordinators.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree + certified clinical program in medical laboratory science

Associate's degree + MT (HEW) certification

MLS(ASCP)/MT(ASCP) or CLIA certified

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Point of Care Testing Coordinator - Full Time

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.

Put your laboratory expertise to work supporting testing where patient care happens.

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to coordinate point-of-care testing performed at the bedside and in clinics across our organization.

In this role, you’ll support reliable testing through staff training, competency assessments, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and test validations. You’ll partner with clinical teams to troubleshoot testing issues, support equipment and systems, and help implement testing in new locations. You’ll work alongside a team of five coordinators in a shared office environment, with opportunities to collaborate and independently manage your responsibilities. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are essential for success. If you enjoy teaching, building relationships, and improving laboratory practices, this is an opportunity to expand the impact of your MLS experience.

Shift Details

Full time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, first shift. Rotating on‑call coverage one week every five weeks, including overnight and weekend troubleshooting. Occasional travel to support clinic testing setup, typically within the Omaha area.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills and delivers 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.

• Enjoy up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and opportunities for continued learning and career advancement.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a clinical laboratory performing high complexity testing required.
• Bachelor's degree and completion of a certified clinical program in medical laboratory science or associate's degree and MT (HEW) certification required.
• Effective communication skills, initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• Certified medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists MLS(ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT).
• Equivalent certifications include Medical Technologist (MT(ASCP)) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist certified by the National Credentialing Agency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory regulatory requirements experience preferred.
• Project management experience 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.