Lab Assistant Processing

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,336 - 36,175; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site classroom learning programs

Internet courses

Generous tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking a Lab Assistant - Processing to ensure proper receipt of specimens and paperwork into the Laboratory. Responsibilities include assisting technical staff, maintaining laboratory cleanliness, and monitoring pneumatic tube systems.

The ideal candidate must possess a High School diploma and obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Starting pay is $16.94 an hour, with potential earnings up to $26.26 based on experience.

The position offers a solid benefits package to support employee retention.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in putting away supplies delivered to the Laboratory.
• Enters/completes LabOps issues as necessary.
• Cleans break room and decontaminates counters.
• Receives all specimens from laboratory couriers.
• Searches for refrigerated specimens for add-on testing.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Lab Assistant - Processing ensures proper receipt of specimens and paperwork into the Laboratory. Assists in clinical areas as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in putting away supplies delivered to the Laboratory by Materials Management.
• Assists technical staff in appointed department.
• Disposes of lab specimens on a daily basis.
• Enters/completes LabOps issues as necessary.
• Fills clients supply requests.
• Maintains the Lab in a neat and orderly fashion i.e. cleans break room, decontaminates counters.
• Monitors pneumatic tube system and Laboratory tube station, trouble‑shooting and communicating with other departments, and notifying Facility Services of any issues.
• Performs maintenance and daily cleaning of Central Accessioning / Processing centrifuges.
• Processes Reference Laboratory specimens, empties specimen bags and verifies physician orders.
• Receives all specimens from laboratory couriers, specimen drop‑off, and the pneumatic tube system, entering necessary information into the Laboratory Information System.
• Registers specimens and orders tests in the Laboratory Information System(s).
• Researches and assists in problem solving regarding specimens and lab results.
• Searches for refrigerated specimens for "add‑on" testing when taking a verbal order from units or physician offices.
• Separates specimens, labels tubes, and delivers all specimens and paperwork to the appropriate lab section.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma (Required)
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Compensation

Starting at $16.94 an hour, based on experience. Estimated range: $16.94 – $26.26.

Benefits

Solid benefit package to help retain employees, including on‑site classroom learning programs, internet courses, and a generous tuition reimbursement program.