Lab Processing Assistant

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Processing Lab Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving and processing laboratory specimens, ensuring that all acceptance criteria are met for patient identification and specimen types. Your attention to detail will be crucial as you perform registration and order entry functions, assess specimens for proper labeling, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth within a supportive organization that values its team members and provides comprehensive benefits. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Life-long career potential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in laboratory settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes incoming lab specimens and ensures proper labeling.
• Performs registration and order entry in laboratory systems.
• Trains new staff and provides information to providers.

Skills

Specimen Processing

Order Entry

Registration Functions

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Tools

EMR Systems

Laboratory Computer Systems

Job description

Overview

The Processing Lab Assistant receives all laboratory specimens arriving from hospital, clinic and branches. Verifies that acceptance criteria are met with regard to patient identification, suitable specimen types, and recommends method of transport/storage. Performs registration and order entry functions as needed.

Qualifications

Certifications: , Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience:

Responsibilities

1. Provides information to providers and phlebotomists regarding specimen requirements and tests.
2. Receives and processes incoming lab specimens as appropriate.
3. Assesses all specimens for appropriate labeling, specimen type and shipping conditions.
4. Performs specimen registration and order entry in the EMR and Laboratory computer systems.
5. Performs specimen processing and preparation as needed.
6. May perform testing as assigned and in accordance with established protocols.
7. Trains new staff members.
8. Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
9. Ensures proper specimen type, container and storage temperature for tests performed by Carle lab and those sent to reference labs.
10. Loads samples onto laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established protocols.

About Us

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.05 per hour - $27.62 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.