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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant I for their Central Specimen Receiving department. This full-time evening shift role involves collaborating with lab staff and healthcare providers to ensure the highest quality of patient care. The ideal candidate will be responsible for receiving and processing specimens, inputting data into the laboratory information system, and communicating critical results. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes. Join a team committed to excellence and make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with 1 year of experience preferred.
• Experience in specimen processing or phlebotomy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lab staff and providers to ensure excellent patient care.
• Receive and input specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Communicate critical results to clinical personnel.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Entry

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Epic

Job description

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

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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.
• Receives specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Inputs and retrieves lab results in laboratory or hospital computer system.
• Register specimen drop-offs (e.g. Home health) in LIS assuring accurate data entry.
• Distributes specimens to the appropriate testing area.
• Identifies and solves problems utilizing appropriate resources with the assistance of a supervisor, manager, pathologist, and/or coworkers when appropriate.
• Accurately performs waived testing under the direction of CLS as applicable.
• Ensures appropriate sample type received for testing ordered, including appropriate container and volume.
• Communicates specimen rejections, critical/notifiable results to appropriate clinical personnel and completes 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.
• Adheres to lab procedures with 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.
• Answers phone calls to the laboratory and triages appropriately.
• Coordinates 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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care