Laboratory Assistant

Duly Health and Care; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Life & Disability Insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Mental Health Benefit

Parental Leave

Job summary

Duly Health and Care in Lockport, IL is seeking a Histology Laboratory Assistant to support general laboratory processing under supervision. The role involves stocking supplies, answering phones, assisting technologists, and accessioning surgical pathology and cytology cases. Excellent clerical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Requires a high school diploma, with an associate degree preferred and 1+ years’ experience. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and strong clerical skills.
• 1+ years of laboratory support experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory and stock supplies and consumables.
• Answer Lab phones and assist technologists.
• Accession surgical pathology and cytology cases.
• Process cytology specimens for cytotechnologists.
• Maintain safety and clean work area; follow timekeeping rules.

Skills

Excellent verbal, written, clerical

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Associate degree in biological/life science

Knowledge of medical terminology

Tools

Epic

Job description

Position Highlights :

• Full-Time, 40 hours/week
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
• Location: Lockport

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Under the Laboratory Director’s or Supervisor’s general supervision, the Histology Laboratory Assistant performs Laboratory procedures in General Laboratory processing and any other duties under the direction of a laboratory supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor/inventory/stock supplies and consumables
• Answer Lab phones
• Assist technologists in locating and retrieving/processing specimens.
• Make copies, fax results, and refill printer paper as needed
• Monitor lab expected list in Epic
• Accession all surgical pathology and cytology cases sent by the clinics.
• Verify specimens sent from the clinic that have no labeling discrepancies. If labeling discrepancies are noticed, contact the clinic for verification before processing.
• Fill out RL6 for any discrepancies.
• Process cytology specimens for cytotechnologists to screen.
• Triage slides to proper locations - utilize packing lists when necessary
• Monitor faxes and send slides/blocks to outside facilities as requested.
• File blocks and slides.
• Processor and Stainer maintenance.
• Complete daily maintenance charts and report any defects or malfunctions to lab management.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area. Dispose of hazardous material and sharps following established procedures.
• Conform to laboratory timekeeping procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment and conform to all company safety guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain a pleasant, courteous attitude at work and openly communicate with co-workers/supervisor regarding work issues, suggestions, etc. Other duties as designated by Supervisor

Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Associate degree in biological, life science, or other related field preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent verbal, written, and clerical skills
• Excellent verbal communication/phone skills
• Service Orientation/ Patient Experience
• Oral communication
• Written communication and comprehension
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Able to prioritize
• High level of accuracy in all phases of the job
• Able to correctly and carefully perform testing after training
• 1+ years of experience

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $16.30-24.50/hr, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

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.