Lab Assistant - Laboratory

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.

Location:

Methodist Fremont Health

Address: 450 E 23rd St.

- Fremont, NE

Work Schedule:

Normally, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Performs patient procedures to include phlebotomy, other specimen collection, sample distribution, basic anatomical duties, and various clerical duties. On the job training. Assists the health care team in providing health care service with efficiency and quality in a caring environment.

Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:

• Tuition assistance
• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

• Performs patient procedures to include phlebotomy and other specimen collection, while adhering to departmental policies and procedures, to ensure the integrity of patient and sample identification and quality.
• Patients are identified by verifying the patient wristband information against the patient requisition information according to the Medical Center and department policies.
• Patients are prepared for phlebotomy, culture, and urine collection procedures according to routine and special phlebotomy protocol to include: routine venipuncture, capillary collection, heel sticks, blood bank collection, legal blood alcohol, therapeutic drugs, patient’s with IV's, mastectomy patients, and any other miscellaneous phlebotomy procedures.
• Tolerance test solutions are calculated, measured, prepared, and given according to procedure to include: glucose, lactose, dextrose, and d-xlose.
• Patient samples are collected and labeled correctly and within acceptable response time (STAT response 5 minutes or less, timed specimens + 15 minutes, routine at designated intervals, outpatients < 15 minutes.) according to policies and procedures.
• Post phlebotomy and specimen collection care are followed according to procedure.
• Specimens are processed and distributed according to procedure to ensure optimal specimen integrity.
• Specimens are collected in the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) before distribution to the appropriate laboratory department.
• Reference clinic specimens are identified, centrifuged, separated, and labeled according to procedure, before being distributed to the appropriate laboratory department.
• Send-out reference laboratory specimens are prepared and shipped with appropriate paperwork and ordered in a timely manner.
• Performs computer, clerical, and receptionist duties so patient demographic and data information is available as needed for patient care and satisfaction.
• Patient orders are found in Centralized Scheduling System, printed, and entered in the LIS in a timely manner.
• Patient orders are entered in an accurate and timely manner to include correct data in all appropriate fields.
• Reports are printed, faxed, called, and distributed according to request and protocol.
• Computer maintenance is performed on schedule or as needed and documented.
• Interacts with and addresses all client needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Communicates with physicians and physician staff with courtesy, accuracy and respect for confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to handle inquiries about test requirements, preparation and projected turn-around-time.
• Knowledge of result procedures and content so as to help answer physician and staff inquiries.
• Ability to…