Specimen Management Assistant

nebraskamed· 100 The Nebraska Medical Center
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📍 Bellevue, NEFull time
Full time100 The Nebraska Medical Center

About this role

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)

Shift Details:  

M-F 5:00 am - 1pm

Rotating weekends and holidays.

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 receiving, evaluating, accessioning, processing, storage and distributing of patient specimens for lab testing adhering to department standard operating procedures. Ensure that incoming patient samples meet the pre-analytical testing requirements and that specimen issues are resolved before testing. Possess the ability to organize workload for maximum efficiency, accuracy and to help maintain the quality and timeliness of patient testing. Project a professional image through phone, email and other communications to internal and external customers.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 18 years of age required.
  • High school education or equivalent required.
  • Possess strong trouble shooting abilities to identify, evaluate and correct problems related to specimen quality, integrity, and appropriateness for requested orders required.
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, utilize good judgment, work accurately under pressure and handle stress to meet deadlines required.
  • Computer experience required.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Health or Science preferred.
  • Experience in clinical laboratory medicine preferred.
  • Direct patient care experience preferred.
  • Post-secondary education in a laboratory or health-related field preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology 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.

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This Specimen Management Assistant role at nebraskamed is based in Bellevue, NE. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Specimen Management Assistant role at nebraskamed full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Specimen Management Assistant role in the 100 The Nebraska Medical Center department at nebraskamed.
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This Specimen Management Assistant position at nebraskamed was posted on Aug 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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