Lab Specimen Processor-Full-time Evenings

Northwesternmedicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL is seeking a Lab Specimen Processor for a full-time 2nd shift role. You will receive, process, label and distribute specimens and perform non-high complexity testing in a fast-paced clinical lab.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and the capacity to follow instructions. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and you will work with HIS/LIS systems while complying with our ethics, safety and

Qualifications

• Maintain organization of work while multi-tasking.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Must be able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, processing, labeling, distributing specimens.
• Performing non-high complexity testing as required.
• Customer service duties and other clerical duties as the job dictates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Multitasking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

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.

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.