Clinical Lab Assistant - Referred Testing, Full-Time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant to support patient care through specimen processing and collaboration with clinical staff. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth and a chance to make a difference in patient outcomes. Join a team that values ethics and compliance while delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lab staff and providers to ensure excellent patient care.
• Receive specimens and input lab results in systems.
• Communicate specimen rejections and critical results to clinical personnel.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Clinical Lab Assistant - Referred Testing, Full-Time, Days

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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, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. 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 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.
• Distribute specimens to the appropriate testing area.
• Identify and resolve problems with the assistance of supervisors, managers, pathologists, or coworkers as needed.
• Perform waived testing accurately under the direction of CLS as applicable.
• Ensure the correct sample type is received for testing, including appropriate container and volume.
• Communicate specimen rejections and critical/notifiable results to clinical personnel; complete documentation.
• Review/record refrigerator temperatures and QC/QA records; report issues through the Corrective Action Log.
• Follow lab procedures, including timely follow-up on outstanding orders and time-sensitive draws/charges.
• Pull AP slides for second opinions and log material back into Epic upon return.
• Answer lab phone calls and triage appropriately.
• Coordinate courier pickups as needed.

Department Specific:

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

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma

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

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.

Job offers are contingent upon a background check, including review of criminal convictions. Convictions do not automatically disqualify applicants; each case is considered following all applicable guidelines.

Benefits

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