Lab Specimen Processor-Full-time Evenings

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

A healthcare leader is seeking a full-time Lab Specimen Processor for a second shift position at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. The role involves receiving, processing, labeling, and distributing specimens while ensuring compliance with various standards. Candidates must be high school graduates with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Competitive benefits such as tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching are offered.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, and distribute specimens.
• Perform non-high complexity testing as required.
• Understand laboratory specimens and HIS/LIS computer systems.
• Carry out customer service duties and clerical tasks.

Skills

Maintain organization of work while multi-tasking

Attention to detail critical

Must be able to follow instructions

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, second 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.

Qualifications

Required

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

Additional Information

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.

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

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.