Clinical Lab Assistant-Central Specimen Receiving, Full-time Evening Shift

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Clinical Lab Assistant I to join their dynamic laboratory team. This role offers the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with various departments to ensure excellent patient care. You'll be responsible for processing specimens, inputting lab results, and communicating critical information to clinical personnel. This position provides an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive setting while contributing to vital healthcare services. If you're passionate about laboratory work and eager to advance your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 1 year of lab experience preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens accurately in the laboratory.
• Collaborate with lab staff and communicate critical results.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Epic

Job description

Description

Are you interested in taking the next steps in your career within the laboratory environment?

Are you a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

If so, the Clinical Lab Assistant I opportunity at Northwestern Memorial Hospital may be the perfect fit for you! Central Specimen Receiving is a non-testing area of our laboratory where we handle specimen processing. There are a variety of different benches, or work areas, within the department that our staff are trained to as follows:

• Tube Station Bench
• Window Bench
• Breakdown Bench
• Registration/Order Entry Bench
• Courier Bench (only open on 1st & 2nd shift)
• Processing Bench

We encourage you to apply for consideration if you are interested in pursuing a career in the laboratory!

The Clinical Lab Assistant I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the main lab staff, other ancillary departments, nurses, and providers to ensure excellent patient care.
• Receive specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Input and retrieve lab results in the laboratory or hospital computer system.
• Register specimen drop-offs (e.g. Home health) in LIS assuring accurate data entry.
• Distribute specimens to the appropriate testing area.
• Identify and solve problems utilizing appropriate resources with the assistance of a supervisor, manager, pathologist, and/or coworkers when appropriate.
• Accurately perform waived testing under the direction of CLS as applicable.
• Ensure appropriate sample type is received for testing ordered, including appropriate container and volume.
• Communicate specimen rejections and critical/notifiable results to appropriate clinical personnel and complete required documentation.
• May review/record refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair.
• Adhere to lab procedures with follow-up on outstanding orders including time-sensitive draws/charges.
• Pull AP slides for second opinion requests and log material back into Epic when material is returned.
• Answer phone calls to the laboratory and triage appropriately.
• Coordinate courier pickups as needed.

Department Specific:

• May perform phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age-related standards as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma.

Preferred:

• 1 year of experience in a general lab, specimen processing, or phlebotomy department.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.