Laboratory Assistant, Full-Time

Mercy Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking a laboratory technician to collect, process, and analyze patient specimens with emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting of results.

The role includes quality control, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting daily lab operations to ensure high-quality patient care across multiple hospital sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred and appropriate training/experience.
• Associate’s degree or higher in chemical, physical, or biological sciences or medical laboratory science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks.
• Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable.
• Documents information concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values.
• Initiates recollection procedure as indicated.
• Perform waived and moderate complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in 42CFR493 by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
• Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy.
• Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented.
• Performs quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy.
• Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results.
• Performs preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.
• Assist in administrative office tasks including filing, scanning, and storage of laboratory documents.

Skills

Specimen collection

Laboratory information systems

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in sciences/medical laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Calibration instruments

Job description

OVERVIEW This position is responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing patient specimens while ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely reporting of laboratory results. The role also performs quality control, maintains laboratory equipment, troubleshoots testing issues, and supports daily laboratory operations to ensure high-quality patient care.

SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week, every other weekend

SHIFT: Variable shifts, 5am-1:30pm and 9:30am–6pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks.
• Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable.
• Documents information concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values.
• Initiates recollection procedure as indicated.
• Perform waived and moderate complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in 42CFR493 by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
• Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy.
• Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented.
• Performs quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy.
• Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results.
• Performs preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.
• Assist in administrative office tasks including filing, scanning, and storage of laboratory documents.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred and appropriate training/experience
• Associate’s degree or higher in chemical, physical, or biological sciences or medical laboratory science preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE N/A LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.

SUPERVISES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PAY RANGE: $20.59 - $30.88

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

RECOGNITIONS

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.