Boys Town

Research Laboratory Assistant & Phlebotomist

Omaha, NE

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago

Customer SupportResearchCommunication

About the role

May work at computer for varying periods of the day.
Requires emotional stamina to handle the unexpected and stressful situations that may arise while working with participants undergoing specimen collections.

Operates testing instrumentation and performs testing kits, evaluating results and reporting resorts according to established policies and procedures.
Performs and records necessary quality control procedures.
Performs clerical functions to include, but not limited to, completion of requisitions for reference lab testing at the hospital clinic, maintaining research databases, and filing completed test records and other regulatory documents.

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Training in phlebotomy required.
If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.
Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position.
However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
Ability to carry ten pounds constantly and to lift up to fifty pounds on occasion.
Must be able to hear and speak well enough to communicate instructions by spoken conversation and phone.
Must be able to see well enough to read labels, reports and computer screens.
Attends required staff meetings and mandatory in-services.

Ability to adhere to policies and procedures as they relate to communication and collection of biospecimens, blood and body fluid samples.
Ability to have dedication and concern for the health and welfare of others.
Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
Must maintain patient confidentiality.
Must have the ability to work well with infants, children and adults of all abilities.

With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

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