Lab Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Evanston, State College (IL, Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their dynamic clinical lab team. In this role, you will ensure compliance with CLIA guidelines, assist in processing a variety of specimens, and perform essential clerical duties. This position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With a focus on patient care and laboratory excellence, you will be part of a team that prioritizes quality and efficiency. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties including filing and telephone communication.
• Process specimens for various laboratory tests and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy Knowledge

Clerical Duties

Specimen Collection

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Department: Clinical Lab

Schedule: Days, 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm, rotating holidays and weekends as needed

Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL 60201

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

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant will follow CLIA guidelines. Unlicensed laboratory personnel (“aides”) may not read, result, verify or interpret laboratory tests, perform tests involving quantitative measurement, mathematical calculations, instrument calibration, or review quality control results without supervision. They require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or licensed person during analytical testing.

The Laboratory Assistant: 1) performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties; 2) demonstrates good telephone etiquette and greets patients and visitors politely; 3) possesses good communication skills; 4) understands terminology of tests ordered; 5) has knowledge of phlebotomy and specimen collection equipment; 6) processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens (pre-analytic phase); 7) processes specimens for reference laboratories; 8) stocks and orders supplies; 9) maintains cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas; 10) processes or prepares specimens on laboratory instruments per policies; 11) with proper training, performs instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, primary culture inoculations, slide staining, and subcultures; 12) may be assigned additional tasks by the department manager/director, such as monitoring, mailing, faxing, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries; 13) assists in Pathology with training and evaluation; 14) acts as a Runner; 15) assists in transcribing post-analytic results.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. HS Diploma or Equivalent required.

2. Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar functions preferred.

3. State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if required by the state.

4. Current BLS certification upon hire and maintained preferred.

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 401K, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefits. The estimated total compensation range is $XX.XX to $XX.XX, determined at hire based on skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.