Medical Lab Scientist - Microbiology

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 Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge St. - Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: 7on/7off Shift; 8pm-6:30am

Responsibilities:

Schedule:

7on/7off Shift; 8pm-6:30am

Job Description:

Multiple Positions – Nebraska Methodist Health System, Inc. is seeking multiple Medical Laboratory Scientists I for Methodist Hospital Omaha  

Conduct diagnostic laboratory tests that are important in detecting, analyzing, and treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. Accurately perform, evaluate appropriateness and report tests/analyses requested on patient specimens on all assigned routine benches. Utilizes time efficiently to complete assignments and assist coworkers. Quality control is completed and documented 100% of the time. Calibration is completed and documented 100% of the time. Routine maintenance is completed and documented 100% of the time. Compliant per PPE guidelines 100% of the time. Accommodates patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing. Organizational and department competencies are completed 100% of the time. Evidence that new procedures and major procedure revisions are read and understood. Proficiency testing is completed as assigned and submitted by the deadline. Assists technical coordinator or section leader with problem resolution and follow up reports for proficiency tests as requested. Assists with the completion of quality control and Quality Assurance activities. Achieves section/organization quality goals.

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.

12 months of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist

 Send resumes to C. Epps, NMHS, 825 S. 169th Street, Omaha, NE 68118 or [email protected].

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.

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.