Lab Assistant

HSHS Medical Group; Highland, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,010,000 - 76,878,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Job summary

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Highland, IL is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform specimen collection, handling, processing, and order entry to deliver accurate test results for clinicians.

The role supports patient care and requires strong accuracy and customer service in a fast-paced laboratory setting. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, handling and processing.
• Enter orders and provide customer service to deliver accurate test results.
• Work schedule: Full-Time / 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 8 hour days.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Pay Range: $18.50 - $26.83 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is looking for a Lab Assistant to join our Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing various assigned duties in the areas of specimen collection, handling and processing, order entry, and customer service to deliver accurate test results to the medical staff for their use in the diagnosis and treatment of patient illness. Will train the right fit.

Position Specifics

Department: Laboratory

Core Function: Laboratory

Schedule: Full-Time / 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 8 hour days

Facility: Highland - St. Joseph's Hospital

Location: Highland, IL

Compensation: Compensation that aligns with your experience

Education Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.

Experience Qualifications

1 year of laboratory experience is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

N/A

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

• HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employer-paid life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• ID theft coverage
• Colleague rewards and recognition program
• Discount program
• and more!

Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]

Imagine an organization where you’re empowered to care for all who need assistance, regardless of means. To provide quality, patient-centered, holistic care—and build caring relationships. To master innovations that make a profound difference within our halls, throughout our communities, and into the future.

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.