Lab Assistant

OSF HealthCare; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Pontiac, IL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant who will collect specimens, prepare them for transport and perform point-of-care and quality testing to meet CAP/CLIA standards.

You will review provider orders, maintain accurate records such as quality control and temperature monitoring, and deliver courteous patient service in line with OSF's mission. The role emphasizes phlebotomy skills and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required.
• Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred phlebotomy experience or training.
• OSF Phlebotomy class preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Electronic Medical Records software.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens and prepare them for transport.
• Perform point-of-care testing and quality testing to CAP/CLIA standards.
• Review provider orders and maintain up-to-date knowledge of lab standards.
• Keep accurate records of quality control and temperature monitoring.
• Commit to patient identification and excellent customer service.

Skills

Phlebotomy basics

EMR proficiency

Education

High school or GED

OSF Phlebotomy class within 6 months of hire

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $18.27 - $20.29/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The laboratory assistant plays a vital role in the care of our patients. Laboratory testing is an integral part of the delivery of care and the patient experience. The laboratory assistant performs specimen collection, is responsible for proper storage of specimens, prepares specimens for transport and performs all point of care testing and quality testing to meet College of American Pathologists (CAP)/Joint Commission and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards. The laboratory assistant must review provider orders and maintain up to date knowledge of new laboratory standards and information. The laboratory assistant is responsible for keeping accurate records, such as quality control and temperature monitoring in laboratory areas, and must be committed to patient identification and excellence in customer service.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High school or GED equivalent
• Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class within 6 months of hire (if OSF Phlebotomy class has not been previously completed and/or does not have previous phlebotomy experience).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Previous phlebotomy experience or training.
• Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class.

Other skills/knowledge:

• Electronic Medical Record Microsoft application basic proficiency

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.