Lab Specimen Processor-Full-time Days

Northwesternmedicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Lab Specimen Processor for a full-time, 40-hour per week, first shift position at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. The role involves receiving, processing, labeling, and distributing specimens, with non-high complexity testing and duties in customer service and clerical tasks.

Compliance with NM policies and HIS/LIS systems is required. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong attention to detail, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, and distribute specimens.
• Perform non-high complexity testing as required.
• Maintain understanding of HIS/LIS systems.
• Provide customer service and clerical support as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, first shift position located at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.

The Lab Specimen Processor reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The specimen processor is responsible and accountable for receiving, processing, labeling, distributing specimens, and performing non-high complexity testing as required. The position requires a thorough understanding of laboratory specimens as well as the HIS/LIS computer systems. The Processor will be required to perform customer service duties and other clerical duties as the job dictates.

Required:

• Maintain organization of work while multi-tasking.
• Attention to detail critical.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.