Lab Assistant

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Chicago. The role supports CLIA-compliant lab operations, handles clerical duties, and greets patients professionally. Training and supervision ensure safe specimen handling and accurate data entry.

You will work a primary 6:00am–2:30pm shift or 9:30am–5:00pm with rotating holidays and weekends as needed, at the St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital facility in Chicago, IL 60622.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• State CPT I or CPT II certification where required by state law.
• Current BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow CLIA guidelines during laboratory operations.
• Perform clerical duties including data entry, filing and phone calls.
• Greet patients and visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of common laboratory tests and terminology.
• Assist in phlebotomy and specimen collection under supervision.
• Process specimens and manage routine lab supplies and storage areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

State CPT I/II certification

Current BLS certificate

Job description

• Schedule: 6am-2:30pm (Primary shift) and/or 9:30am-5pm with rotating holidays and weekends as per business needs
• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Overview

• Schedule: 6am-2:30pm (Primary shift) and/or 9:30am-5pm with rotating holidays and weekends as per business needs
• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA. Unlicensed laboratory personnel ("aides") may not, read, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure. Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase. The Laboratory Assistant: 1) performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 3) possesses good communication skills, 4) demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 5) demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 6) processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens (pre-analytic phase only) 7) processes specimens for reference laboratory, 8) stocks and orders routine supplies, 9) keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean, 10) processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures, 11) with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media, 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, i.e. monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries. Etc. 12) Assist in Pathology with training and eval, 13) Runner 14) assist in transcribing of post-analytic results.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred.
• State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.25 to $26.43. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf