Laboratory Assistant

Duly Healthcare; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to join their team. This role involves performing essential laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy and specimen processing, under the supervision of licensed professionals. The position offers a structured schedule with benefits that support work-life balance, including tuition reimbursement and generous parental leave. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to quality patient care. Join a culture that values diversity and inclusion while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental and Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Parental Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Phlebotomist with excellent communication skills.
• Moderate knowledge of medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures in Phlebotomy and assist with specimen processing.
• Monitor supplies, maintain instruments, and handle lab communications.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Terminology

Verbal Communication

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, 40 hours/week
• Monday-Friday Day Shift: 7/8am- 3:30/4:30pm
• Rotating Saturday: 7:30am-4pm
• Location: Schaumburg

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• 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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 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.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director or Supervisor, the Laboratory Assistant performs Laboratory procedures in Phlebotomy, General Laboratory, Processing and/ or any other duties under the direction of a licensed laboratory supervisor.

• Monitor/inventory/stock supplies and/or consumables
• Centrifugation/store/retrieve samples and discard expired samples
• Answer Lab phones
• Assist technologists in locating and retrieving/processing specimens for Add-On testing
• Perform water testing monthly
• Perform instrument and water system maintenance
• Make copies, fax results and refill printer paper as needed
• Monitor lab section pending lists/ "in basket" for staff messages
• Perform end-of-shift duties; disinfect counters and draw chairs, clean tube racks, discard analyzer "waste"
• Assist and process bone marrows
• Set up post-vasectomy slides/hematology slides
• Set up Sed Rates
• Perform Clinitek QC and patient testing
• Spin tubes for urine microscopy/set up microscope for techs
• Scan specimens from spokes
• Separate/Rack specimens for Dimension/Centaur/Hematology/Coag testing
• Scan "done" samples in rack holders for storage
• During analyzer "downtime" make packing list

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Experience as a Phlebotomist
• Moderate knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent verbal, written and clerical skills
• Excellent verbal communication/phone skills
• 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.