Great Plains Health·North Platte, Nebraska
The Lab Assistant is responsible for greeting patients, performing blood and urine specimen collections, and managing order entry. They also handle the preparation, storage, and export of specimens and reports while maintaining sanitary conditions.
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The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for greeting the laboratory patients, order entry, blood and urine specimen collection, preparation of specimens for testing, storage and/or export and preparation of reports.
Essential Functions 1.
Demonstrates safe and competent use of equipment and software to carry out duties.
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Prioritize workflow by medical necessity and priority.
3.
Answers telephone inquiries including specimen requirement information.
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Prepares reports for export or storage as required.
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Demonstrate professional customer service skills while registering patient and performing blood and urine collections according to procedures including following age specific guidelines for collection.
This includes therapeutic phlebotomies, paternity testing, and drug screens.
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Prepares specimens for testing, storage or export according to procedures including resolution of any specimen and/or order discrepancies.
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Performs billing functions timely.
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Orders department supplies from Material Management for maintaining specimen collection kits, trays and office supplies.
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Maintains a sanitary conditions and practices isolation procedures and protocols.
10.
Orient new lab aide employees as required.
11. This role requires extensive amount of walking day to day. Must have a valid driver's license.
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Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to perform extensive walking daily. Professional customer service skills and competence in using laboratory equipment and software are required.
Market context
In Nebraska, lab assistant openings often favor candidates who can handle steady in-person workflow, including daily walking, equipment use, and direct interaction with staff or patients. These roles can be competitive because employers look for both technical competence and professional customer service in a fast-paced setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, then confirm your driver’s license, walking tolerance, and lab software experience before applying.
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