Laboratory Assistant Jobs in Nebraska

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Fremont Health Hospital

Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE

Work Schedule: Night shift or evening shift, with rotating weekend and holiday coverage

Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture collection of blood specimens from patients.
• Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Conduct diagnostic laboratory tests that are important in detecting, analyzing, and treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions.
• Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
• Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
• Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
• Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
• Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain equipment (and document calibration and maintenance) used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
• Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
• Complete and document quality control and compliance with PPE guidelines.
• Complete training required including mandatory and/or CE programs, maintain knowledge and compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Follow organization’s mission, vision, core values and policies.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science or closely related field from an accredited program OR Bachelor's degree or equivalent and a MLS Certificate from an accredited program. ASCP, AMT, or equivalent required. Send resumes to L Chaves, NMHS, 825 S. 169th Street, Omaha, NE 68118 or leigh.chaves@nmhs.org.

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.