Lab Assistant - Clinical

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the Clinical Lab on a per diem basis. The role involves reading, recording, verifying waived tests, and supporting pre-analytic lab processes under CLIA guidelines.

The position requires phlebotomy knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with newborns to geriatrics. Training is provided for waived testing and routine clerical duties.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State CPT I or CPT II certification if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• Current BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical tasks including data entry, filing and telephone communication.
• Greet patients and visitors with courteous telephone etiquette.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
• Performs phlebotomy with proper safety and handling.
• Processes specimens across pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank (pre-analytic phase).
• Stocks and orders routine supplies.
• Keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
• Assists with instrument maintenance and quality control per training.
• Transcribes post-analytic results and assists in pathology as needed.
• Performs waived testing after documented training.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Phlebotomy knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital
• Location: Evanston, IL 60201

Overview

• Department: Clinical Lab
• Schedule: Per Diem (as needed)
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital
• Location: Evanston, IL 60201

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA. Laboratory assistants may read, scan, record, result and verify any waived laboratory test. Laboratory assistants may not perform any moderate and high complexity 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. Laboratory assistants require training and competency assessment for any waived testing performed.

• 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,
• 13) performs waived testing after documented training and competency assessments.

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.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis 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 $23.04. 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. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

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