Clinical Lab Assistant II Cancer Center Float Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant II to join their dynamic team. This role involves floating between various cancer centers, ensuring high-quality patient care through effective specimen processing and collaboration with healthcare professionals. You'll be responsible for operating laboratory systems, performing diagnostic tests, and maintaining quality control standards. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care and laboratory operations. If you're passionate about healthcare and laboratory science, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a lab or enrolled in a lab-related program.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred for added expertise.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lab staff and providers for patient care.
• Process and distribute specimens accurately and timely.
• Perform diagnostic testing and report results to providers.

Skills

Specimen processing

Phlebotomy

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Quality control

Diagnostic testing

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Laboratory automation systems

Epic

Job description

Clinical Lab Assistant II Cancer Center Float Full Time Days

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Job Description

This position will float to Oak Brook, Geneva, and Warrenville cancer centers. The CLA II 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 main lab staff, 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 systems.
• Register specimen drop-offs (e.g., Home health) in LIS, ensuring accurate data entry.
• Properly process specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
• Distribute specimens to the appropriate testing areas.
• Identify and resolve problems using appropriate resources with supervisor, manager, pathologist, or coworkers as needed.
• Verify the accuracy of instruments and test kits; responsible for quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Operate and maintain laboratory automation systems as appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic/analytic testing of specimens, interpret, document, and report results to providers.
• Perform waived and/or moderate complexity testing under the direction of CLS.
• Ensure correct testing is ordered and properly identify the reference laboratory for referred specimens.
• Communicate specimen rejections, critical/notifiable results to clinical personnel, and complete documentation.
• Review/record refrigerator temperatures and QC/QA records; document concerns and report to maintenance.
• Follow lab procedures, including timely follow-up on outstanding orders and time-sensitive draws/charges.
• Answer phone calls, triage calls appropriately, and coordinate courier pickups as needed.

Department Specific Duties

• Perform phlebotomy and other specimen collections per age-related standards.
• Complete biological transport training and maintain competency.
• Recognize temperature-dependent transport conditions and select correct packing.
• Monitor and maintain specialty supplies, including kits and collection containers.
• Ensure supplies are available and stored correctly.
• Perform microbiology setups or other testing preparations.
• Assist with bone marrow and biopsy processing if needed.
• Pull AP slides for second opinions and log material back into Epic.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a general lab, specimen processing, or phlebotomy, or enrolled in a lab-related education program.

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy Certification or training from an accredited institution.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Background checks are performed upon employment, and a criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify applicants.

We offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Visit our Benefits section for more details.