Lab Specimen Processor-Full-time Nights

Northwesternmedicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield is hiring a Lab Specimen Processor for a full-time, 40-hour week on the 3rd shift. You will receive, process, label, and distribute specimens and perform non-high complexity testing as required.

A thorough understanding of lab specimens and HIS/LIS systems is essential, along with customer service and clerical duties. Required: High school graduate or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 3rd shift position 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

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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.

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