Lab Specimen Processor-Part-time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a part-time Lab Specimen Processor at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. The role handles receiving, processing, labeling, and distributing specimens and performs non-high complexity testing as needed, supporting patient care and workflow.

The position requires a solid understanding of laboratory specimens, HIS/LIS systems, and the ability to multi-task with accuracy. Customer service and clerical duties are also part of the daily responsibilities in this

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain organization of work while multitasking.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Must be able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, and distribute specimens.
• Perform non-high complexity testing as required.
• Provide customer service and perform clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

This is a part-time, 20 hours per week, third shift position located at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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