Senior Lab Support Assistant - Oncology

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.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

The Sr. Lab Support Assistant will have a unique position working with Hematology and Oncology patients. This position will be providing procedural support to advanced practice providers during bone marrow biopsies. The main responsibility will be to make slides using the bone marrow specimen in a variety of settings. The Sr. Lab Support Assistant will work alongside an outstanding team of nurses, advanced practice providers and physicians with a vital role in helping us provide extraordinary care to our patients. We are looking for someone who is motivated, autonomous and ready to help expand and grow this role.

Shift Details:

M-F 8am - 5 pm

May rotate to all three campuses

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering 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.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Responsible for all duties related to processing of laboratory specimens directly impacting patient care which may include specimen handling, proper specimen storage, test ordering, test availability, specimen requirements and distribution of patient specimens for laboratory testing. Maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control maintenance of laboratory equipment in compliance with regulatory agencies. Manages information pertaining to patient specimens, and provides difficult and precise technical and clerical assistance requiring in exacting detail. Provides client service communication with internal and external customers.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of experience in a laboratory setting required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• Demonstrate behavioral skills that contribute to a productive work environment and represent the lab in a professional manner required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Post-secondary education in a laboratory, biological sciences, or a health-related field preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Attention to detail preferred.
• Ability to multitask 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.