Laboratory Assistant

UW Health SwedishAmerican

Rockford (IL)

On-site

USD 24,989 - 33,737

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Opportunity for on-site daycare

Abundant career growth opportunities

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for its Rockford location. The role involves processing lab specimens and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Preferred qualifications include 6 months of lab experience and a high school diploma. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred: Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification.
6 months of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Process laboratory specimens under supervision.
Monitor work queues and results.
Communicate supply needs and instrument errors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification (preferred)

Job description

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Pay Range: $18.14 - $24.49 / hour

Additional Components Of Compensation May Include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay

Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.

Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act, which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.

At UW Health In Northern Illinois, You Will Have:

Competitive pay
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

The UW Health Laboratory Assistant works under the general supervision of their leader to process laboratory specimens. Under supervision, the Laboratory Assistant completes competency-based training checklists to maintain College of American Pathologists and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments compliance. Organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability, and ability to prioritize are essential to successful performance. Effective communication skills are required. This position operates under general supervision and requires a high degree of organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Minimum:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

N/A

Minimum:

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

N/A

Preferred:

Medical Laboratory Assistant (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred:

6 months of laboratory experience

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Tolerance of an acute care setting
Ability to work independently.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated skill with laboratory information systems.
High level written and oral communication skills and the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and customers.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Competence in problem identification and resolution.
Knowledge of laboratory medicine and universal precautions preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor work queues and results, as applicable.
Report select results to ordering source using laboratory computer and/or telephone.
Perform and document required quality control activities, such as internal and external controls, patient sample comparisons, and proficiency testing.
Document and communicate instrument errors.
Communicate supply needs as applicable.
Monitor specimen identification, resolve problems, and complete documentation, as necessary.
Release patient test orders using the laboratory information system. Use established policies and procedures for specimen acceptability and troubleshoot or clarify questions regarding specimen integrity.
Provide training support for other employees as needed.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and physician brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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