Lab Specimen Processor-Full-time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Lab Specimen Processor for a full-time, 40-hour per week, 2nd shift position at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. The processor handles receipt, processing, labeling and distributing specimens and performs non-high complexity testing, with knowledge of HIS/LIS systems and strong customer service skills.

Join our patient-first team to support accurate lab work and efficient operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Multi-tasking

Follow instructions

Detail oriented

Education

High school graduate or Equivalent

Job description

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $19.20
• Salary Range Maximum: $26.88
• Compensation: USD 19.2 - USD 26.88 - hourly

Company Description

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, 2nd 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.
• 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.

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.

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 ourBenefits 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.