Clinical Lab Assistant ,Full-Time Days

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Lab Assistant I, where your contributions will directly impact patient care. In this role, you will collaborate with lab staff and healthcare providers, ensuring specimens are processed accurately and efficiently. With a commitment to ethical practices and compliance, you will be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 1 year of lab experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lab staff and providers to ensure excellent patient care.
• Accurately perform waived testing and manage specimen processing.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Epic

Job description

Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description
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 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.
• 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 by following 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.

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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care