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. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients 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:

To assist Specialists within the laboratory. Laboratory Assistant receive specimens enter specimen data to the computer system prepare samples for further laboratory analysis and transport specimen to other department of the laboratory. Perform specimen accessioning splitting and sorting labeling and storage of specimens received into the laboratory. Perform data entry to assign a specific computer generated identification number with accuracy and in a timely manner. Must be able to communicate with hospital and clinic staff regarding specimen requirements ordering and miscellaneous requests. Handle inbound customer contacts received by phone electronically in writing and in person. Follow-up with customers on issues that cannot be resolved immediately. Must be able to multi-task and work in a high-paced environment as part of a team.

Location: Methodist Fremont Health
Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont NE

Evening shift normally 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon Fri however may include working other shifts based on needs of the department. This position will cover weekend shifts every 4th weekend and rotating holiday coverage.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. 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 patients with IVs 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 investigate and follow-up with Technologist Lab Director and/or Pathologist for difficult inquiries by clients. Assure information is relayed in a complete and timely manner.

5. Employee stays abreast of policy and procedural changes. Maintains competency in all technical computer and clerical functions.

• Competency is completed to meet all technical computer and clerical functions.

6. Complies with Methodist Fremont Health (MFH) safety policies and procedures and regulatory requirements e.g. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) etc.

• Performs job duties in a manner consistent with organization and departmental safety policies and procedures.

• Completes departmental safety requirements (i.e. Blitz departmental in-services etc.) on an annual basis.

7. Employee provides courier services for outreach clients if and when needed.

• Handles the specimen in a manner which ensures optimal condition for testing. (Temperature light exposure leakage ordered/packaged properly-OSHA compliant.).

• Interacting professionally and courteously with physicians and staff.

• Deliver results and supplies as needed and consistent with regulatory guidelines.

8. Performs any other position appropriate duties as required in a competent professional and courteous manner.

Schedule:

Evening shift normally 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon Fri however may include working other shifts based on needs of the department. This position will cover weekend shifts every 4th weekend and rotating holiday coverage.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (G.E.D.) may include specialized or vocational courses required.

Experience

• One year of health care related experience preferred.
• One year medical or laboratory assistant experience preferred.

License/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to type 35 wpm
• Ability to completed 10 key
• Knowledge of computers.
• Able to organize and priorities work demands and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of basic phlebotomy specimen collection selection handling and storage activities.
• Must exhibit good customer service skills
• Able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Not necessary for the position (0%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Kneeling
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Sitting
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Grasping
  • Lifting
  • Reaching
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Speaking/talking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Distinguish colors
  • Hearing
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Standing
  • Walking

Job Hazards

• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray Cat Scan Gamma Knife etc)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet visible light infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Frequent (67%-100%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Note: Safety Officer can assist with identification of job hazards

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.