Clinical Lab Assistant II Part Time Evenings

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Clinical Lab Assistant II for part-time evening shifts. The role involves specimen processing, quality control, and communication with clinical staff. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and lab experience. Join a supportive team committed to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits to support well-being

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a general lab or phlebotomy area.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Performs diagnostic/analytic testing of specimens.
• Communicates specimen rejections to clinical personnel.

Skills

Specimen Processing

Quality Control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Clinical Lab Assistant II Part Time Evenings

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Job Details

Schedule: 11:30AM - 9:00PM including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year

Description

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

• Receives specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Inputs and retrieves lab results in laboratory or hospital computer system.
• Registers specimen drop-offs (e.g., home health) in LIS, ensuring accurate data entry.
• Properly processes specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
• 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.
• Verifies the accuracy of all instruments and test kits; responsible for quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Operates and maintains laboratory automation systems as appropriate.
• Performs diagnostic/analytic testing of specimens, interprets, documents, and reports results to providers.
• Accurately performs waived and/or moderate complexity testing under the direction of CLS.
• Ensures appropriate testing is ordered and properly identifies the correct reference laboratory for referred specimens.
• Communicates specimen rejections, critical/notifiable results to appropriate clinical personnel, and completes required documentation.
• May review/record refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records, report concerns through the Corrective Action Log, and coordinate repairs.
• Answers phone calls to the laboratory and triages appropriately.
• Coordinates courier pickups as needed.

Department Specific Duties

• Completes biological transport training as required and maintains competency.
• Recognizes temperature-dependent transport conditions and selects correct packing list destination.
• Monitors and maintains specialty supplies, including kits, swabs, and collection containers, and disperses to units.
• Ensures supplies are available and stored at appropriate temperatures.
• Performs microbiology setups or other testing preparation duties.
• May assist with bone marrow and other biopsy processing.
• Pulls AP slides for second opinion requests and logs material back into Epic when returned.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We perform background checks, and a criminal conviction does not necessarily disqualify you from employment. We offer a wide range of benefits to support your well-being.